Broken neck in accident, head separated from the body, yet survived alive, know how?

Have you ever heard that someone’s head separates from the body and still survives alive? After listening to the first time, you will say that this cannot happen. But the story of a 50 -year -old American farmer is such that is no less than a miracle. A terrible truck accident destroyed his life, but his courage and modern medicine gave him a new life. The name of the farmer has not been disclosed, but the X -rays of its neck are becoming viral on social media. It is said that this case is of December 2020, when an American farmer was driving his pickup truck. Suddenly his eyes went on a pit on the road. In such a situation, he tried to avoid that pit. But in this affair, the truck uncontrolled and collided with trees and overturned and fell on one side. In this strong collision, his neck separated from the body in a way. Nevertheless, that person not only survived alive, but now he also cycling in a strong manner.

Doctors described it as ‘Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation’. A rare and malignant condition, in which ligaments connecting the head and spinal cord are broken. Because of this, the head over the spinal cord starts shaking dangerously, but the skin is connected, as well as the spine is not separated. Recalling the accident, this person said, “I just remember that there was a very strong pain in my neck.” Surprisingly, he was conscious during the entire accident. The emergency team immediately rushed him to the hospital. After seeing it, doctors feared internal bleeding or lack of oxygen in the brain, which could have led to death. In this accident, the first cervical bone (C1 or atlas) to support the head was broken. Also, important ligaments (apical and alrar) connecting the head and spine were also torn. In such a situation, the doctors immediately underwent a delicate surgery, in which the head and spine were re -stabilized. After this, he had to wear a strict cervical brace for 18 weeks, so that the share could be cured without moving.

It is believed that the person was suffering from type 1 internal head-disinfectation or atalanto-oCCPIL injury, which is painted up to the left.

However, doctors said that 50% of people do not survive in such an injury and those who survive, often face serious neurological problems (such as paralysis, difficulty speaking, speaking and breathing). But this person not only survived in a miraculous manner, but he also survived neurological problems. Sharing his story on the Redit, he wrote, “I am very lucky that I am still alive. Very few people survive this injury and those who are left are often completely ruined. I (almost) have fully recovered.” However, due to the accident, he has many problems, in which the neck rotates only 50% compared to before. In such a situation, he cannot look up now, nor can he rotate the head completely right-left. He has muscle cramps on the left side of the face and throat and has difficulty in swallowing pills and some foods.

Doctors probably performed the posterior Oxipito-Services Fusion Surgery to cure his injury, in which the head and upper cervical bones are permanently stabilized by connecting with rods, screws and bone grafts, so that the spinal cord or brainstem is not damaged. During the accident, he wore a seatbelt, which probably saved his life, because his body remained in his place during the collision. In the accident, his left leg got stuck between the brake pedal and the floor of the car, causing his left tibia (main bone of the foot), four ribs and sprains in the wrist and ankle. He also had to undergo surgery for these injuries and stayed in the hospital for 10 weeks. After this, 5 weeks of physical therapy, so that his left leg has become weak again. Explain that the bill of his hospital was 4 lakh dollars (about 3.3 crore rupees), but due to insurance, he had to pay only 50,000 dollars (about 41 lakh rupees). He cannot run anymore, but he did not give up. In 2021, he rode a 2000 km bicycle and also riding a motorbike. However, doctors advised not to ride a bicycle due to his weak neck.