Stanford's Dray set to return from devastating knee injury Sep 11, 2008
Dray said he has drawn perspective from his roommate, former Stanford linebacker Fred Campbell, whose career ended last season when he fractured a vertebra in his neck. Dray said he remained optimistic that he would be able to play football again. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Czech doctors remedy cervical vertebra without incision Sep 11, 2008
PRAGUE, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Czech neurosurgeons have remedied as the first in the world a broken first cervical vertebra, one of the most complex parts of the spine, without incision, daily Hospodarske noviny (HN) said on Wednesday ... The operation was performed on a 47-year-old man whose first cervical vertebra was broken when he fell down from a ladder, HN said ... The neurosurgeons first inserted a special one-millimeter thick guide wire through the skin at the back of the neck that also... (Xinhuanet, China)
Bulldog hero Pollack joins sports talk radio Sep 10, 2008
He suffered a fractured C-6 vertebra on Sept. 17, 2006, the second game of his second season. He never officially announced his retirement from the NFL. In April, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said the linebacker was headed to retirement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FDA approves clinical trial for Medtronic's spinal stabilization system Sep 9, 2008
The device is a rigid spacer placed between the visible ridges of the vertebra, restoring space and acting as a shock absorber. The pain comes from a distorted disc putting pressure on the spinal cord when the disc is compressed. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
A more fashionable Phoenix Sep 8, 2008
This week, Gordon was in the hospital recovering from a 13-foot fall that fractured his third vertebra. The mayor fell from a tree while he was clearing storm debris. (AZCentral -- News)
Experts say mayor's fall shows dangers of working in trees Sep 4, 2008
Gordon remained in the hospital Wednesday as he recovered from a 13-foot fall that fractured his third vertebra. The mayor entered the hospital Tuesday, two days after falling from a tree while clearing storm debris, and he was expected to remain there at least through this morning. (AZCentral)
Sports in Brief: Bolt set to run in fastest field for 100 meters Sep 4, 2008
Pittsburgh outside linebacker Adam Gunn may miss the rest of his senior season with a broken vertebra in his neck. Gunn was hurt Saturday when he collided with teammate Scott McKillop during a loss to Bowling Green. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Jones cleared to play Aug 29, 2008
He cracked a vertebra and severely damaged ligaments in his neck Aug. 22 during an exhibition game against the Dallas Cowboys. BRONCOS RECEIVER'S SUSPENSION REDUCED: Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Texans doc: Williams' unlikely to play again Aug 26, 2008
Defensive tackle was injured in a headfirst collision with Indianapolis receiver in September, fracturing the C-4 vertebra. "I talked to Cedric the other day and he told me how well he's doing," Kubiak said. (ESPN -- Football News)
Packers' Harrell to miss at least six weeks Aug 26, 2008
Later, he was diagnosed with a fracture of the C3 vertebra. "Harry was fixing to be a big part of this team and have a chance in his career that he had really earned," said Texans head coach Gary Kubiak. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Williams Receives Positive Prognosis Aug 26, 2008
The result of the collision was a fractured C3 vertebra that left Williams momentarily paralyzed ... According to the Texans team physician, Dr. Walter Lowe, Williams is set to undergo a surgery to fuse the adjacent vertebrae in an effort to stabilize his spine ... "During his transportation to the hospital, (Williams) began to regain feeling in his arms and legs. At the current time, he has regained almost normal neurologic function. The evaluation at the hospital revealed a fracture of the C3... (InsideHouston.com)
Garcia gets one for the thumb Aug 25, 2008
"This isn't the first time I've fallen," said Rodriguez, who broke two vertebra in an accident at Belmont in 1992. "This is the profession I chose.". (Albany Times Union)
Texans WR Williams has surgery, placed on IR Aug 25, 2008
(Sports Network) - Houston Texans wide receiver Harry Williams underwent surgery on Sunday to repair a fractured vertebra sustained in Friday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys ... Later, he was diagnosed with a fracture of the C3 vertebra. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jets-Giants a snoozer Aug 24, 2008
Surgery for WilliamsInjured Houston Texans receiver Harry Williams will have surgery today to repair a neck vertebra he fractured in Friday's game. Williams, 26, was hurt early in the Texans' 23-22 loss to the Cowboys when he collided with teammate Nick Ferguson while covering a kick return. (Boston Globe)
Injured Texans WR Williams to have neck surgery Aug 24, 2008
ESPN - Williams 'in good spirits,' to have neck surgery to repair fractured vertebra - NFL ... Williams 'in good spirits,' to have neck surgery to repair fractured vertebra - NFL ... Williams 'in good spirits,' to have neck surgery to repair fractured vertebra. (ESPN -- Football News)
* Sports Briefs Aug 24, 2008
Williams suffered a fracture of the C3 vertebra and was to undergo surgery at Presbyterian Hospital. Hes got movement throughout his body, Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Texans WR facing surgery after fracturing vertebra Aug 24, 2008
Irving, Texas Houston Texans receiver Harry Williams fractured a vertebra Friday night and is facing spinal surgery after being hit in the head during a collision with a teammate ... Williams was expected to have surgery this weekend to fuse two vertebrae. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Injured Texans player undergoing surgery Aug 24, 2008
The evaluation at the hospital revealed a fracture of the C-3 vertebra and a significant ligament injury to the neck. This type of injury will require Williams to undergo surgical stabilization. (KHOU.com, TX)
Texans WR fractures vertebra Aug 23, 2008
Texans WR facing surgery after fracturing vertebra - NFL- nbcsports ... Surgery for Texans WR after fracturing vertebra ... IRVING, Texas - Houston Texans receiver Harry Williams fractured a vertebra Friday night and is facing spinal surgery after being hit in the head during a collision with a teammate. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fractures more than unlucky breaks Aug 21, 2008
"Three out of four women who have spine fractures don't know they have them. They break a vertebra and may have back pain and gradually it heals and even that pain goes away," says Professor John Eisman, the director of the bone and mineral research program at the Garvan Institute. But studies have shown there is at least a twofold increase in the risk of hip fracture after an osteoporotic fracture of another bone. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Meares saves the day Aug 18, 2008
In January, Meares fractured the C2 vertebra in her neck and dislocated a shoulder riding the keirin final at a Los Angeles World Cup event and was told by doctors that she had not merely avoided quadriplegia by a matter of millimetres, but also death. Today, she is the Australian cyclist best placed for a podium finish in an otherwise largely disappointing Olympic campaign for the Cyclones. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Amputees hit the surf in Pismo Aug 16, 2008
The 22-year-old Cardoso, a member of the 509th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment, broke his L-4 vertebra when the Humvee he was riding in rolled over near Fallujah, Iraq, leaving his legs paralyzed. But rather than let his injury hold him back, Cardoso is using it as a springboard to greater achievement. (Santa Maria Times)
Defendant, witness differ on details Aug 13, 2008
The other shot entered Ching's body on the right side of the neck, just above the collarbone, traveled toward the lower part of the body, hit a rib, punctured a lung and fractured a vertebra before stopping just under the skin in the back, she said. Ching bled to death from the injury to his right lung. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
A long and healing road Aug 13, 2008
His injuries included a shattered hip, a crushed lumbar vertebra and severe head trauma. He endured two surgeries and nine days in the hospital. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk Aug 13, 2008
The authors of this study, from University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, examined administrative claims data for 15,792 individuals over 50 who had had osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, vertebra or wrist, then compared them with almost 50,000 controls. Individuals who had used proton pump inhibitors for seven or more years had almost double the risk of an osteoporosis-related fracture. (MEDLINEplus)
Memorials, Tributes Begin For Ore. Crash Victims Aug 12, 2008
The fourth survivor, Rick Schroeder, 42, of Medford, suffered a cracked shoulder and vertebra, along with scratches, bruises and a badly cut lip. He was released Friday from Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Calif. (NBC 11, CA)
CINDERELLA MAN Aug 11, 2008
His condition was what doctors call a T11 incomplete paraplegic, a reference to his 11th thoracic vertebra. There was some muscle movement in his legs below that vertebra, but not enough to stand or walk. (Florida Times-Union)
It's all new to Favre Aug 10, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Fire Chopper Moved Slowly, Hit Tree Before Crash Aug 10, 2008
Firefighter Rick Schroeder, 42, was released from the hospital Friday after suffering a cracked shoulder and vertebra along with scratches, bruises and a badly cut lip. His mother, Linda Parks, had just arrived from Medford, Ore. (KCRA 3, CA)
Official: `Fair certainty' 9 dead in chopper crash Aug 10, 2008
Schroeder suffered a cracked shoulder and vertebra along with scratches, bruises and stitches in his lip, "which got busted up pretty good," she said. Both pilots had more than 25,000 hours of flight time between them, and the company had upgraded the 30-year-old chopper's engine, airframe and rotors three years ago, Carson spokesman Bob Madden said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Helicopter in deadly crash had shaky start Aug 9, 2008
Due to his injuries, which included a broken shoulder, fractured vertebra and cuts to his lips that required stitches, Schroeder could answer only a couple of questions. Asked how he felt to escape alive, he replied, "Very lucky.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Survivor tells of helicopter's final moments Aug 9, 2008
He suffered a cracked scapula, fractured vertebra, cuts and bruises and would require stitches in his lips. Parks asked her son how the other three men survived. (San Francisco Chronicle)
California: Fire copter moved slowly, hit tree before crash Aug 9, 2008
Firefighter Rick Schroeder, 42, was released from the hospital Friday after suffering a cracked shoulder and vertebra along with scratches, bruises and a badly cut lip. The helicopter was made in 1964 and had more than 35,000 flight hours. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Biker draws strength from others Aug 8, 2008
A crushed vertebra left him paralyzed from the waist down. "I'm hopeful that I'll be back on my motorcycle," Alvarado said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
LB Wise opening eyes in camp Aug 5, 2008
Vertebra had to be fused together. The Bills, where he spent all six of his NFL seasons as a safety and linebacker, let him go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Eastfield student overcomes adversity with academics Aug 1, 2008
Those heroes would become doctors, physical therapists, family members and friends who have supported Heidelberg from the time of her debilitating cheerleading injury at age 15 - when she was diagnosed with a incurable nerve disorder, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, after undergoing surgery to repair her fractured L4 vertebra. She struggled with pain, related seizures, a left leg that no longer functioned, wheelchairs, tests, medical procedures and treatments that... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Most surgery in wrong spot done on spine Jul 30, 2008
In some of the 11 patients, the wrong vertebrae were fused; in others, the wrong bulging disc was removed ... In all four cases, patients came to the Baptist to have vertebrae fused, an operation designed to provide stability to a spine left weak and painful by arthritis, bone degeneration, tumors, or other ailments ... Unlike other bone structures in the body, the 33 vertebrae appear remarkably similar. (Boston Globe)
Manville employees hosting benefit Jul 18, 2008
Within days of Brown s accident, Ernest Rohlack, the husband of LaVerne Rohlack of Coupland, was seriously injured in a vehicle accident that left him with multiple rib fractures and a broken vertebra in his neck. He is continuing to recover at home, but the process is slow and more rehabilitation will be needed. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Computer Simulations Help Predict Bone Fracture Risk Jul 15, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 14, 2008) Using a Blue Gene supercomputer, scientists of ETH Zurich and the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory demonstrated the most extensive simulation yet of actual human bone structure. This achievement may lead to better clinical tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, a widespread disease that worldwide affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50. (Science Daily)
McPherson homers in sixth straight game Jun 27, 2008
Since then he has battled hip and back injuries, undergoing surgery on Jan. 22, 2007 to remove a disc and repair a fractured vertebra in his back. Although he missed the entire season last year, he was confident he would come back strong in 2008. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Hampton Teen Breaks Neck Diving Into Shallow Pool Jun 27, 2008
She hit her head on the bottom and broke her C5 vertebra. Pettit had surgery yesterday, but doctors say she has little chance to walk again. (WTKR.com, VA)
Coquille woman touched many lives (3) Jun 25, 2008
He suffered other injuries when the tree struck the SUV, including a cracked vertebra and fractured eye socket, but his doctors believe those wounds will heal. Pothier said the family will not hold a memorial service for Barrett until Tanner is able to attend. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Institute helps victims of spinal-cord, brain injuries Jun 4, 2008
Not bad for somebody who crushed two vertebrae and damaged another in her lower back three years ago in Guadalajara, Mexico, when she fell through a second-story skylight ... Maria had nine hours of surgery to rebuild her crushed vertebrae and the damaged vertebra. (AZCentral)
What's All The Fuss About Folate? Jun 3, 2008
The commonest NTD is spina bifida, where vertebra of the spinal column do not close, leaving a portion of the spinal cord exposed. This causes malformation of the spinal nerves and can result in deficits including lower limb paralysis and loss of bladder and bowel function. (Suite101.com)
Deputy Undergoes Surgery: Condition Good May 29, 2008
He is also being treated for a broken ankle, broken pelvis, and a fractured vertebra. He is also suffering from a bruised lung and a concussion. (KERO 23, CA)
Vigil Held For Injured, Dead Sheriff's Deputies May 28, 2008
He suffered a broken leg, arm, pelvis, and fractured vertebra. Thrones brother, an officer for the Taft police department, said officers always stress safety in any situation and what happened on Friday was just an accident. (KERO 23, CA)
Priamo takes sixth May 16, 2008
Mandri later fell and had to be taken to hospital where he was diagnosed as having suffered a cracked vertebra, broken rib and pneumothorax. Nine other riders, including Priamo, reeled in the trio, at one point building up a lead of almost 16 minutes over the main peloton. (iAfrica.com)
FERRIS STATE GRADUATE May 10, 2008
He suffered a shattered C7 vertebra in his spine. The two young men, both of whom were members of the Ferris State University Bulldog football program, had their lives forever changed. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Dinosaur Bones Reveal Ancient Bug Bites May 6, 2008
enlarge The groove seen on the tip of this vertebra was excavated by dermestid beetle larvae. (Credit: Photo by Mark A. Philbrick / Courtesy of Brigham Young University). (Science Daily)
Hospital touts new treatment May 6, 2008
Shelley started at the hospital in January, and has since performed 15 kyphoplasties, a surgical procedure involving the injection of cement into vertebra discs ... Media were not allowed inside the Medtronic semi, but Shelley provided demonstrations of Kyphoplasty using a vertebra disc model ... Kyphoplasty is performed by guiding a hollow instrument tipped with an orthopaedic balloon into the damaged vertebra disc. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Seeking a miracle, grasping at hope May 5, 2008
It had been eight months since John shattered his C-5 vertebra diving over a wave during a family vacation ... In surgery the morning of Aug. 22, surgeons rebuilt Johns C-5 vertebra using bone from a donor bank, then screwed a titanium plate from his C-4 vertebra to the C-7 to keep the spinal column stable. (MSNBC -- Health)
Young Jet finds out how time can stop May 3, 2008
" Doctors had to fuse vertebra in Lyles' neck. He wore a brace and underwent a grueling rehab from February to June. He wasn't medically cleared until shortly before Virginia's training camp that August. Miraculously, Lyles made it through training camp and was in the starting lineup on opening day. He hasn't looked back since, playing with the same reckless abandon that was the trademark of his college career. Lyles was a three-year starter at Virginia, including his final two years after he... (NJ.com -- Sports)
Try this Rx for stronger bones Apr 22, 2008
What Cruse experienced was a compression fracture in his vertebra, a condition that might have been prevented had Cruse and his medical providers known that he was at risk for such a break ... For example, Cruse fractured his foot five years before breaking a vertebra, but the incident was simply viewed at the time as a freak accident ... He is taking the vertebral fracture much more seriously, however, even though surgery and physical therapy have enabled him to fully recover. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Geophysicist an example for disabled in South Korea Apr 19, 2008
He emerged from a coma three days later, but his fourth cervical vertebra had been fractured. Nevertheless, he was back to work in early 2007. (International Herald Tribune)
Backers voice support for Old Forge coach Apr 17, 2008
But in September 2006, his dream ended after fracturing a vertebra in his neck during a freshman football game. Paralyzed from the waist down as a result of his injury, Kiel was visited in his hospital room by Mr. Semenza. (Scranton Times, PA)
Man faces vehicular homcide charges in woman’s death Apr 6, 2008
Rori Coates, who was driving the Suburban, suffered a broken left femur; compound fractures to her right tibia and fibula; a broken left forearm and humerus; multiple breaks to her right arm, including her hand and wrist, forearm and humerus; a lacerated liver and spleen; severely bruised lungs, kidneys and spleen; broken tail bone; two broken vertebras and small bleeds in her brain and spine, according to court documents ... Noller, who was not wearing a seat belt, had a broken hip, wrist,... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Nobel writer Apr 6, 2008
Russia's greatest living novelist, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, is working feverishly to complete his collected works and is writing every day despite failing health, a missing vertebra and being unable to walk, his wife, Natalia, revealed yesterday ... He has several serious problems, including with his spine - he's missing a vertebra - and he practically can't walk. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
“God was definitely watching over us...” (2) Apr 3, 2008
She had sustained a broken neck at the 1st and 5th vertebra, a broken pinkie, several contusions on her head, along with a concussion, the loss of her ring finger on her left hand, numerous stitches and staples, and two puncture wounds on her right calf. Phillip's injuries consisted of cuts on his head and hands, several stitches and removal of glass from his back. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Bruins' Alberts will play tonight Apr 2, 2008
I took a dramatic hit, and obviously, that huge impact caused that mangled vertebra. "Among the keys to Alberts getting back: twice-a-week manipulation of his neck the last month by Wellesley-based physical therapist Dan Dyrek. It took some three months for Alberts's headaches to dissipate, and he just last week logged a handful of practices with limited contact. All symptoms cleared, he finally received the go-ahead from the medical staff Monday to return to action.Alberts, for the most part,... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
RICHARD WIDMARK: 1914-2008 Mar 28, 2008
She said that Widmark had fractured a vertebra in recent months and that his conditioned had worsened. As Tommy Udo, a giggling, psychopathic killer in the 1947 gangster film "Kiss of Death," Widmark tied up an old woman (played by Mildred Dunnock) in a wheelchair with a cord ripped from a lamp and shoved her down a flight of stairs to her death. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Richard Widmark, 93; roles spanned from tough guys to generals Mar 27, 2008
She said that Widmark had fractured a vertebra in recent months and that his conditioned had worsened. NATION/WORLD Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Mom, child injured Mar 27, 2008
Whidden sustained multiple skull fractures and at least one vertebra fracture in the accident, Harris said. The doctors did give us some hope for Whidden Monday, Harris said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
British cycling tries to defend golds at Worlds Mar 25, 2008
A crash in the keirin at a World Cup event in Los Angeles in January left Meares in a wheelchair with a fractured neck vertebra and a dislocated shoulder. "We did get medical clearance for Anna to ride the flying 200 meters, but not for match sprinting," Australia head coach Martin Barras said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News A halo to keep her safe Mar 24, 2008
Those screws, connected to the head brace and stabilized by an attached vest, will help the teen's badly fractured vertebrae properly heal ... If she is as lucky as she has been so far, the teardrop fracture in her C5 vertebra will not collapse and require surgery. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures Mar 19, 2008
Vertebroplasty involves injection of medical-grade bone cement into a fractured vertebra to shore up the fracture and provide pain relief. It's used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures that don't respond to conventional medical therapy with analgesics or narcotics ... The study also found that vertebroplasty didn't increase the risk of fracture in nearby vertebra. (Health-Finder)
