Foppa Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hey, I realize not everyone is into prayer, but this guy is in really bad shape. The doctors say that he is lucky just to be alive. The Buffalo Bills TE sufferered a severe neck injury in the game yesterday vs. the Broncos, and at the best may never walk again...he could've died, but is currently stable. If you believe in prayer, please keep Kevin Everett in mind. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
admo Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Good thing to mention Foppa. I will & have. Quote Link to comment
NevadaHusker27 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 My prayers go out to Kevin and his family. Hopefully he will make a full recovery from this catastrophic injury. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 It's horrible to see this happen and I pray that he defies the odds and pulls through this thing. Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 If anyone hasn't seen the story, HERE'S THE LINK. Tragic... Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Our thoughts and prayers for Everett. I heard one of his teammates saying they kept looking for the thumbs up seen so many times before when a player goes down. It never came and the players knew how serious it was. That made my heart sink when I heard that. Quote Link to comment
Foppa Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 Everett's injury 'catastrophic' Doctor: Paralysis likely for Bills TE after spinal surgery ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Kevin Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury while trying to make a tackle during the Buffalo Bills' season opener and is unlikely to walk again, the surgeon who operated on him said Monday. "A best-case scenario is full recovery, but not likely," orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino said. "I believe there will be some permanent neurologic deficit." Everett was hurt Sunday after he ducked his head while tackling the Denver Broncos' Domenik Hixon during the second-half kickoff. Everett dropped face-first to the ground after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet. Cappuccino noted the 25-year-old reserve tight end did have touch sensation throughout his body and also showed signs of movement. But he cautioned that Everett's injury was life-threatening because he was still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure. Everett is in the intensive care unit of Buffalo's Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital, where he is under sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process. Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. In reconstructing his spine, doctors made a bone graft and inserted a plate, held in by four screws, and also inserted two small rods, held in place by another four screws. Doctors, however, weren't able to repair all the damage. Bills punter Brian Moorman immediately feared the worst when Everett showed no signs of movement as he was placed on a backboard and, with his head and body immobilized, carefully loaded into an ambulance. "It brought tears to my eyes," Moorman said after practice. He said the sight of Everett's motionless body brought back memories of Mike Utley, the former Detroit Lions guard, who was paralyzed below the chest after injuring his neck in a collision during a 1991 game. Utley, Moorman recalled, at least was able to give what's become a famous "thumbs up" sign as he was taken off the field. Everett didn't. "That's what I was waiting for, and that's what everybody else was waiting for," Moorman said. "And to have to walk back to the sideline and not see that made for a tough time." Utley, who lives in Washington state, was saddened to see replays of Everett's collision. "I'm sorry this young man got hurt," Utley told The AP. "It wasn't a cheap shot. It was a great form tackle and that's it." Cappuccino said Everett was alert and aware of the extent of his injuries. "I told Kevin that the chances for a full neurologic recovery were bleak, dismal," said Cappuccino, who works for the Bills as a consultant, specializing in spinal surgery. "I was honest with him, and he told me, 'Do everything you can to help me."' Cappuccino received permission to operate from Everett's mother, Patricia Dugas, who spoke by phone from her home in Houston. She and other family members arrived in Buffalo on Monday. Buffalo's 2005 third-round draft pick out of Miami, Everett missed his rookie season because of a knee injury. He spent most of last year playing special teams. He was hoping to make an impact as a receiver. The Bills now attempt to refocus while preparing to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday. "It's difficult because you know the situation," said running back Anthony Thomas, one of Everett's best friends on the team. "We have to move on. But he'll always be in our thoughts and in our prayers." Quarterback J.P. Losman said it was difficult to concentrate during practice. "It seems like every couple of seconds that go by it's always popping into your head," Losman said. "Going through a walk-through, we're looking for him, wanting to hear his voice." Coach Dick Jauron said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called him Sunday evening, offering the league's support. "We honor ourselves by our work, and we honor Kevin by moving forward and working while never forgetting Kevin and never getting him out of our thoughts and prayers," Jauron said. "We're going to wait and see what the outcome is here and we're really hoping and praying for the best." Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quote Link to comment
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admo Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 * bump * Like Foppa said, if you believe in prayer keep Kevin Everett in mind. Latest update: Everett is in the intensive care unit of Buffalo's Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital, where he is under sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process. Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. In reconstructing his spine, doctors made a bone graft and inserted a plate, held in by four screws, and also inserted two small rods, held in place by another four screws. Doctors, however, weren't able to repair all the damage. Quote Link to comment
NevadaHusker27 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Latest news from ESPN. The doctor who performed the operation on Kevin Everett told Buffalo TV station WIVB that Everett has voluntary movement of his arms and legs and is now optimistic that Everett will walk again. Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Latest news from ESPN. The doctor who performed the operation on Kevin Everett told Buffalo TV station WIVB that Everett has voluntary movement of his arms and legs and is now optimistic that Everett will walk again. Let's hope that's the case. After the initial reports, just walking again would be considered a "full recovery" as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Latest news from ESPN. The doctor who performed the operation on Kevin Everett told Buffalo TV station WIVB that Everett has voluntary movement of his arms and legs and is now optimistic that Everett will walk again. Let's hope that's the case. After the initial reports, just walking again would be considered a "full recovery" as far as I'm concerned. The hypothermia technique they used seemed to really give him a chance................man I hope this guy comes out of this being able to walk. Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Everett Recovery Stuns Doctors Quote Link to comment
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