I always hate reading about accidents like this. That they are already reporting that her spine is severed is particularly bad news, because the extent of an injury to the spinal cord is not often known so soon. There is some hope for more recovery than even 10 years ago, as there are now treatments that can be given to her within 48 hours of an injury to the cord that may help limit the growth of the scar tissue that inhibits regeneration of a proper spinal cord connection. It will be at least a month before she will have an idea of how much use of her body remains.

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