Piranha Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Link Major breakthrough Source: Everett slightly moved fingers on right hand BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Kevin Everett has slightly moved three fingers on his right hand, potentially another positive sign in his recovery from a life-threatening spinal-cord injury, a person close to the family told The Associated Press on Friday. The Buffalo tight end voluntarily moved his fingers Thursday night "more than a little bit but not with great force," said the person who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of Everett's status. "There was slight movement." Dr. Barth Green of the Miami Project also told The Miami Herald on Friday that Everett showed movement in his fingers early Friday morning. Green said he spoke on the phone with Bills orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino, who updated him. On Wednesday, doctors said Everett could wiggle his toes, bend his hip, move his ankles, elevate and kick his leg, as well as extend his elbows and slightly flex his biceps. But he had not been able to move his hands. Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold didn't immediately return messages left by the AP. Officials at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital have deferred all updates to the Bills. Everett was hurt Sunday after ducking his head while tackling Denver's Domenik Hixon during the second-half kickoff in the season opener. The Buffalo player dropped face-first after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet. When Everett arrived at the hospital Sunday, he was paralyzed below his neck. Since then, he has shown signs of improvement and was taken off a respirator Wednesday. Everett is a native of Port Arthur, Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gd74 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Absolutely the best news of the weekend....even better than the Yanks coming back against the Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-mongus Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 ....even better than the Yanks coming back against the Sox That's good news? Great to hear about Everett, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 this thread should be pinned. great news! thanks for sharing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Great news especcially with all the negativity aroung the NFL this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Great news especcially with all the negativity aroung the NFL this week Agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Awesome news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dabuffbills Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AkVF...p&type=lgns Bills' Everett can move both hands, showing greater strength in legs By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer September 17, 2007 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength in his leg muscles, further positive signs for the Buffalo Bills tight end following a life-threatening spinal-cord injury. "Kevin Everett remains medically stable in the intensive care unit, and continues to make daily improvement in his neurological status," Bills doctor John Marzo said Monday in a statement released by the team. Marzo provided his evaluation after the player was examined Sunday evening by Bills orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino. "Kevin demonstrated increased strength in the muscles of his legs," Marzo said. "In addition, he was able to show some movement in both hands." Marzo added that doctors are now beginning to focus on his neurological and muscular system rehabilitation. Everett was hurt making a tackle during Buffalo's season-opening game against Denver on Sept. 9. He arrived at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital paralyzed from his neck down, and doctors feared he would never walk again. Their prognosis changed dramatically Wednesday when doctors said Everett had begun wiggling his toes, bending his hip, moving his ankles, elevating his legs and slightly moving his arms. By Thursday, Everett slightly -- and voluntarily -- moved three fingers on his right hand, something he had previously been unable to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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