At 16 I Had the World at My Feet—Then in One Devastating Moment It Was Gone
Summary
A 16-year-old Norwegian soccer player suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a November 2019 accident at a team celebration, ending his hopes of becoming a professional. Doctors gave him a 1 percent chance of walking again, and he has since regained some strength and movement in his arms through rehabilitation.Key Facts
- He played for Raufoss Football Club in Norway and was close to signing his first professional contract in 2019.
- At a team celebration on November 30, 2019, a teammate collided with him while he was doing a backward roll.
- The collision broke his neck and severely damaged discs at the C4 and C5 levels of his spine.
- He underwent eight hours of surgery and spent two days in an induced coma.
- Doctors said severe spinal cord damage meant he would most likely never walk again.
- He began rehabilitation with very limited movement, initially lifting his left shoulder about one centimeter.
- He has since regained some strength and movement in his arms.
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