Bills Kevin Everett (1 Viewer)

[ericttspikes]

What a tragedy. Such a young guy. I hope he can pull through and gain some mobility back.

 

[Ever Present Lurker]

Much love and prayers to Kevin and his family. This kid has some fight in him, and he'll dig down deep and give it all he's got... we're all pulling for you Kevin!!!!

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Man. Sad stuff.

 

[joffer]

erspective:

 

[Illegal Pants Downfield]

erspective:

Seriously - one split-second changes this guy's life and the life of his friends, family, teammates, etc. forever.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

from a Cane fan to a former Cane, get well soon buddy... :thumbsup:

 

[Fantasy Bum]

 

[mt-wabo]

this is very sad news your in my prayers..

 

[bb7278]

From WGR:

Buffalo Bills medical director Dr. John Marzo and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Cappuccino met with the Buffalo media Tuesday, and delivered the initial diagnosis that Kevin Everett suffered a potential lethal and grave injury Sunday afternoon. Dr. Cappaccino said that a full recovery is unlikely. During the surgical procedure performed Sunday night, doctors realigned and decompressed Everett's spine, and fused the third and fourth cervical vertebrae with screws.

Monday morning, doctors performed a neurological exam and determined that he could breath on his own, and had similar sensations as the night before, but stressed they still do not have a prognosis. Doctors are concerned about blood clotting and pneumonia to start, and will keep him in a protected state with drugs for the next two to three days. Everett is also on a respirator. Doctors advised that there would be no updates for the next 48 to 72 hours as the swelling subsides.

 

[OC Zed]

Words cannot really sum up the adequate feelings here. Football is a game -- you certainly should not be expected to risk your life over this. I just feel like crying for him and his family right now.

 

[John Black]

Let's hope he can beat the odds like Bruschi.

A prayer to the family.

 

[middleweightcontender]

keep fighting

 

[mad sweeney]

This is the most indepth description I've seen about the injury and surgery. From NFL.com.

Everett suffered a fracture dislocation between the third and fourth cervical vertebrae. So there was an injury to the cervical spine and cervical spinal cord. But the spinal cord was intact. There was disc material pushing on the cord and bone was applying pressure as well."The vertebrae were out of alignment," said team orthopedist Dr. Andrew Cappuccino, who specializes in injuries of the spine. "The vertebrae of the spine line up like box cars of a train. The third cervical vertebrae had translocated completely over the front of the fourth cervical vertebrae causing a scissoring effect on the spinal cord.""Emergency decompressive surgery was performed Sunday night to prevent pinching of the spinal cord," said team medical director Dr. John Marzo as part of a Monday afternoon press conference at One Bills Drive.The surgery was performed by Cappuccino and Dr. Kevin Gibbons at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital in downtown Buffalo after consent was granted by Everett who was awake and alert along with his mother who was reached by phone. The surgery lasted about four hours as Everett had his third and fourth vertebrae fused together."Dr. Gibbons and myself worked first on the front side of the cervical spine to remove the disc, realign the spine and to fixate the spine between the third and fourth vertebrae with a bone graft, with a small cage, and with a plate and four screws," said Cappuccino. "We had the spine in good alignment and it was confirmed on all x-ray studies."The second half of the surgery involved placing Everett face down."A second incision was made on the back of his neck," said Cappuccino. "The spine was decompressed or the pressure was relieved. The spinal cord was completely decompressed and the spine was fixated from the back with four screws and two small rods. At that point in time an intra-operative ultrasound was performed to evaluate the cord, the covering of the cord and the cord itself were completely intact and looked good."Following surgery he was placed in the intensive care unit and was put on a respirator by choice as high cervical spine injuries carry a greater risk of respiratory failure if respiratory support is not provided. Everett was also placed in a deeply sedated drug-induced state to protect the integrity of the surgical procedure.Prior to putting him in that state, Everett had decreased sensation, but the ability to feel all of his limbs. This test also showed voluntary movement in his legs, though it was being stated by the doctors that it is only a preliminary result and should not be construed as a positive or negative result, nor is it a prognosis. It's being labeled an incomplete spinal cord injury.

Good luck Everett, be strong!

 

[basenjiwarrior]

please see the pinned thread at the top of the forum to e-mail a message to Kevin Everett.