Former Bicyclist Expected to Make Full Recovery from Spinal Injury
Denver, Colorado’s Craig Hospital is known as the premier medical facility for those who have suffered catastrophic spinal-cord and traumatic brain injuries. Recently it was home to Jenny McCune of Bozeman, Montana. While riding her bicycle 6 months ago McCune took a turn too wide and crashed into a ravine suffering a spinal-cord injury that left her paralyzed from her shoulders down. Fortunately, the crash did not sever her spinal-cord, only shook it badly enough to cause severe bruising resulting in paralysis. Prior to her accident she was a bike club president, Team Delphine rider and an elite athlete. After two weeks in the hospital she was stable enough to be moved Craig Hospital in Denver. At that time she could only lift her hand into a thumbs-up position. Now after 6 months of rehabilitation therapy she can now slowly type on a keyboard, use her cell phone, feed herself, dress and walk with assistance. Here progress is far beyond her doctor’s expectations.
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