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People who survive spinal cord injury and are paralyzed neck down. how is it possible that they survived?
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With good care: You need very careful medical care if you have such an injury. A nurse is helpful. A physcial therapist and neurologist and neurosurgeon all work together.
Answered 6/1/2015
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