The Michael Schumacher Career/Injury/Recovery Thread

Been a rough week, this brought a huge smile to my face. Best to him, his family and a healthy recovery!

 

Yeah, somewhat similiar to my dad who got polio in 1937 and was bed ridden with paralysis and diminished Lung function. I can't remember if he was in an iron lung, but the family had the funds to send him to this new place called Warm Springs Ga. Through rehabilitation in the Pool and constant physical activity he was able to walk again. The paralysis left him except for his left leg and some slight back issues. He lived to be 81. The human body is an amazing machine. Btw he also meet Roosevelt several times while there. Back to the regularly scheduled program.

 

Great news. Get well soon Michael

 

I only spent 4 weeks on the neuro rotation, and my recollection of transverse myelitis in head injuries is weak. I seem to remember transverse myelitis and a differential diagnosis with increased intracranial pressure which can cause a herniation involving the foramen magnum.

But I am unsure why there would be rehab. The ventilator suggests that C 3, 4 and 5 are involved which is a "high" cord injury. Anything below that would be paralyzed, so why the rehab?

Also, I understand that Schumi's team performed a craniotomy which should have prevented (or at least mitigated) the herniation.

So, are you thinking that it is infection and not trauma?

 

Wow. Great news. http://m.autoblog.com/2014/06/16/michael-schumacher-comes-out-of-coma-leaves-hospital-report/?ncid=edlinkusauto00000015

 

God Speed, Michael !
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Apology, I meant :" God Speed, Michael"

typo

 

I hate to be a wet blanket, but this thread title is misleading. As the article clearly states, he's been moved from one hospital to another closer to home. Of course this is encouraging, but let's not misrepresent the facts. On top of that, why do we need another thread?

 

Totally false title. Mods notified

 

Fixed.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

This thread needs to be killed off and merged.

 

Here is an answer. Take it for what is is worth:

Die Liebe zu Corinna brachte Michael Schumacher zurück | Ausland | Blick

Here are the interesting bits:
Im April schon hiess es, der 45-Jährige zeige «Momente des Bewusstseins». Jetzt ist er offenbar deutlich weiter. Er könne manchmal aus eigener Kraft atmen, berichtet «Bild».
Er werde zwar weiterhin von einem Atemgerät unterstützt, sei aber nicht mehr auf Maschinen angewiesen. Lebenserhaltende Massnahmen seien ebenfalls nicht mehr nötig.
Er reagiert vor allem auf Corinna
Zwar kann Schumi laut «Bild» noch nicht wieder sprechen. Aber er reagiere auf Stimmen - und kommuniziere mit den Augen. Am stärksten reagiere er dabei auf seine Frau Corinna (45).

According to Bild he can breathe on his own. He is still supported by a breathing machine, but he no longer relies on it. Also life supporting measures are no longer required.
He reacts to Corinna. He can't speak yet but reacts to her voice and communicates with his eyes.


PS: The University hospital in Lausanne indeed has a rehab facility, where he was taken to. So it is more than just a hospital transfer. He is on the up, ever so slightly.

 

Many thanks for posting the above!

 

Thanks; good info

 

FWIW indeed. IF true, it's very encouraging. It would be nice if a family representative would say this publicly. Until there is an official statement I'll continue to be skeptical of the press.

 

Michael Schumacher out of coma and released from hospital - CNN.com


+1

 

That sounds good if true, he as all the time and resources in the world to get to re-learn how to do things. At least he is alive.

 

Understandable. I do the same thing when I see a good looking girl.

 

............

 

Lol

Sunglasses are your friend

 

Already being discussed in the main Schumi thread

 

Nice to finally see some positive news.

 

Or, when I wanted to ignore the (ex) wife.....

#keepfightingmichael
Ian

 

Ha!

Thanks to the BOTH of you, for you assistance all these months, in understanding the legal and linguistic issues of his treatment.

The news just reached the printed media in Houston Texas this morning!!!
Imagine that.....

Forza Micheal, we have all had you in our thoughts and prayers.
Going to be a long road, but there is hope...

 

Well said Bubba. Hopefully his fans will be kept more apprised of his progress now that he is out of the hospital.