She Told Me To “Walk It Off” After My Fall—Then The MRI Revealed Why It Was No Accident

the vertebrae have shattered. Bone fragments are pressing on the nerves. We need to operate immediately to stabilize the spine and remove the pressure. Without surgery, you could lose even more function.”

The room tilted. “Will I walk again?” I asked. The question hung in the air, heavy and suffocating.

Dr. Peterson hesitated. That hesitation told me continue reading …