He is in the ICU now and will likely be for the next 4-5 days.
They were able to go in and remove the smaller, plate and install the new larger one. His spine was compressed by the dislodged bone which was causing paralysis elbows down this afternoon. The new plate is held in with 8 screws and covers C4 to T3, which is apparently significantly larger than the last one, his bones are very brittle, due to his pre existing condition, and the Dr did say there are no guarantees that the screws will not dislodge again in the future. But the larger plate with the extra screws and a much more sedated healing stretch should allow for the bones to fuse and help with the overall strengthening. It’s going to be a long road and he is going to have to take it EASY!
Again, he has pulled through another unimaginable set of circumstances. Unreal. Right now he is stable and being very well cared for in the ICU.
Too exhausted right now, but will update more tomorrow.
Love, prayers and hugs to all. X
Thinking and praying for Uncle Jim and you guys. My thoughts are with you all.
Thanks for that update…could not go to bed until I heard news….you all have been amazing..and that alone will be Jim’s recovery…hang in there Jimbo… ‘dis is small ting’ to what you can cope and overcome…you are a fighter and you will win the ‘war’…. God Bless all of you and hopefully you will be able to have a good night’s sleep…..nite, nite….
So good to have such detailed info on my big bruvver. Sounds like a seriously bigger repair this time. Thinking of you all with the stress of it all. Much love and not a few tears from Cornwall.