What Counts As Independence After SCI (part 2)

About this episode

The episode discusses the journey of Thomas, who shares his experiences with spinal cord injuries and their impact on his independence and mobility.

Send us Fan Mail A spinal cord injury can arrive like a single moment, or it can build slowly through missed clues and delayed care. We’re Kevin and Palmy, and we sit down with Thomas to hear a story that starts with something rare: he was born without his first cervical vertebra. From childhood falls to later disc herniations, he walks us through how multiple cervical spine injuries added up, why his neck is now fully fused, and what that has meant for his mobility and daily independence.&nb...

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin Henry, Palmi Henry

Guest: Thomas

Topics covered

• spinal cord injury
• independence
• mobility
• healthcare
• personal story

Keywords

• spinal cord injury
• cervical vertebra
• mobility
• independence
• healthcare

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