Bike accident leaves Houston spine surgeon as quadriplegic

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  • @karenhetherington3585
    @karenhetherington3585 3 роки тому +67

    Must be very humbling to have been the doctor treating those with spinal injuries then to suddenly find yourself in their shoes.
    I wish him well in his recovery.

  • @debraarnold3703
    @debraarnold3703 Рік тому +94

    Be kind to spinal cord injury patients. What they endure is never what they deserve. ❤. Hope Doc is doing ok.

    • @therealcfiddy592
      @therealcfiddy592 11 місяців тому +3

      I had a friend turned enemy who turned on me and my whole friend group and then ghosted everyone. I hated that guy and held anger for years. Guess what he's now a quadriplegic. That's why I'm here. Never wish something bad would someone, because you might get exactly what you wish for. Soooo not worth the anger I held for him. God I wish he was okay

    • @jamielauro2623
      @jamielauro2623 5 місяців тому +1

      That was a truly meaningful comment thank you

    • @mt_gox
      @mt_gox 3 місяці тому

      @@therealcfiddy592 people actually have "friend groups"?

    • @therealcfiddy592
      @therealcfiddy592 3 місяці тому

      @@mt_gox eh, not really. A couple of dudes at work and I would ride mountain bikes and go snowboarding. I don’t have friends anymore

    • @mt_gox
      @mt_gox 3 місяці тому

      @@therealcfiddy592 oh ok then you are un-judged thx

  • @babyjesuslovesme1219
    @babyjesuslovesme1219 4 роки тому +90

    That’s terrible. I pray he comes back from this stronger and wiser than ever.

  • @stanpayne9921
    @stanpayne9921 3 місяці тому +7

    I had the very same accident in 1991. I hope you are hanging in there

  • @nourinicole7045
    @nourinicole7045 2 роки тому +20

    Praying for him❤ strong man

  • @Kristine14
    @Kristine14 4 роки тому +30

    I wish you the best. Poor doctor. I sure am sorry. Don't ever give up.

    • @PJANGELES30
      @PJANGELES30 4 роки тому +2

      agree, don't ever give up, that is the key to success,

  • @carlsmith1263
    @carlsmith1263 4 роки тому +96

    Rex saved my wife Sundaes life. A tumor has come back different not on bone. Wish he could still save lives, great man great Dr. I call him Dr. Angel. Sincerely Carl Smith

    • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
      @TheHappyQuadriplegic 4 роки тому

      Hiiiii!!!! 😊 I’m a C4,5,6! It’s been 2 years since my diving accident! But I’ve made good recovery! I’m making videos to motivate people like me! Please check them out to see how! 🙏🙏

  • @lulumoon6942
    @lulumoon6942 10 місяців тому +4

    I pray this highly trained man finds unique purpose for his situation. ❤️🙏💞

  • @darkestpriestess
    @darkestpriestess 8 місяців тому +4

    Sending him all of the love in the world ❤️

  • @zimmerman1031
    @zimmerman1031 4 роки тому +55

    Hope he recovers. One less doctor is bad for everyone.

    • @carlsmith1263
      @carlsmith1263 4 роки тому +6

      Not just a Dr. A wizard of medicine

    • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
      @TheHappyQuadriplegic 4 роки тому

      Hiiiii!!!! 😊 I’m a C4,5,6! It’s been 2 years since my diving accident! But I’ve made good recovery! I’m making videos to motivate people like me! Please check them out to see how! 🙏🙏

    • @KennedyIvy
      @KennedyIvy 4 місяці тому

      Pretty sure your spine doesnt recover

    • @222JohnRambo
      @222JohnRambo 4 місяці тому

      how can you recover from a spine injury ?

  • @BunnyRabit-yo3lx
    @BunnyRabit-yo3lx 3 місяці тому +2

    Dear Dr Marco, i pray for your full recovery and i hope you will fight for it. You can contribute so much more, even now, with this new perspective of lived experience to give other patients hope. I lost my 77yr old dad to a T1 complete spinal injury because the ER doctors were so negative about what his future would look like. There seem to be so many new promising technolgies for repairing the spinal chord. God Bless.❤❤❤

  • @lilydaughterofabba
    @lilydaughterofabba 10 місяців тому +7

    Oh my this is heartbreaking

  • @gmjones7537
    @gmjones7537 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your transparency.

  • @MarvinSheats
    @MarvinSheats 5 місяців тому +2

    Sending prayers to you Dr. Marco. God is healing you.

  • @jennifersinclair7249
    @jennifersinclair7249 4 роки тому +16

    He is a STRONG GUY.

    • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
      @TheHappyQuadriplegic 4 роки тому

      Hiiiii!!!! 😊 I’m a C4,5,6! It’s been 2 years since my diving accident! But I’ve made good recovery! I’m making videos to motivate people like me! Please check them out to see how! 🙏🙏

    • @mt_gox
      @mt_gox 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheHappyQuadriplegic stop spamming your stupid vids ffs

  • @sunnydae6602
    @sunnydae6602 4 роки тому +40

    I hope this finds you on the road to a full recovery 💖

    • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
      @TheHappyQuadriplegic 4 роки тому +1

      Hiiiii!!!! 😊 I’m a C4,5,6! It’s been 2 years since my diving accident! But I’ve made good recovery! I’m making videos to motivate people like me! Please check them out to see how! 🙏🙏

    • @222JohnRambo
      @222JohnRambo Рік тому +2

      what is ''full'' recovery for you ?

  • @bffastridlahinta7392
    @bffastridlahinta7392 4 роки тому +3

    Good afternoon sir... Stay strong and may God bless you always 🙏

  • @Zee-ob1pe
    @Zee-ob1pe 2 роки тому +17

    Wow, how ironic.
    I wish this doctor a full recovery. Any update ?

  • @trebor9711
    @trebor9711 2 роки тому +5

    Unbelievable Story!! Wow, Keep fighting Doc your a Champion Bruh.

  • @sunnydae6602
    @sunnydae6602 4 роки тому +8

    Sending love and healing ♥️

  • @anissiajackson2
    @anissiajackson2 4 роки тому +6

    I hope you are doing well now. I want to do my surgery. I have 68 degree
    Scoliosis.
    Please get better 🙏 please 🙏

    • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
      @TheHappyQuadriplegic 4 роки тому

      Hiiiii!!!! 😊 I’m a C4,5,6! It’s been 2 years since my diving accident! But I’ve made good recovery! I’m making videos to motivate people like me! Please check them out to see how! 🙏🙏

  • @gruponeutro
    @gruponeutro 3 роки тому +2

    o my god my prayers for this doctor and his family

  • @abhikdas8464
    @abhikdas8464 3 роки тому +8

    He is the real life dr strange 🙏😭
    I hope some miracle happen and he recovers soon 😭

  • @Xingluang
    @Xingluang Місяць тому

    Poor doctor i hope he recovers.

  • @BB-yc3ze
    @BB-yc3ze 3 роки тому +2

    Praying for you.

  • @bushrashabbier9845
    @bushrashabbier9845 3 роки тому +3

    How is he now ? Any more recover can any one pls tel me thanks

  • @rebekahlikesmusic2723
    @rebekahlikesmusic2723 2 роки тому +1

    Is there an update? Prayers for him

  • @rafaelvigueria71
    @rafaelvigueria71 10 місяців тому +1

    God bless you....

  • @tyas1a
    @tyas1a 3 місяці тому +1

    do he have a social media account that we can follow up on his recovery?

  • @Landis_Grant
    @Landis_Grant 14 днів тому +1

    I assume he can no longer operate on patients

  • @MarkMiller-i8q
    @MarkMiller-i8q 11 днів тому

    Terrible news. I'm an avid cyclist myself. I've had several over-the-handlebars crashes, but luckily didn't land on my head. What happened to this doctor is beyond awful. He can neither ride again or practice medicine the way he once did.

  • @MsChichi93
    @MsChichi93 4 роки тому +18

    The irony.

  • @kejuantaylor21
    @kejuantaylor21 3 роки тому +6

    I'm c5 c6 the wheelchair ♿ will not hold me Down I have leg movement and I'm constantly moving 😇..who ever see this you will walk again don't believe anything else you hear ❤❤ keep retraining the movement you have. 🧠💪

    • @JDMvids1105
      @JDMvids1105 9 місяців тому +1

      I am a T6 & I share the same hopes to walk again as well. Are you seeing any changes past year 2 from injury? Have you looked into Dr. Wise Youngs work?

    • @MohamedAhmed-i1t1n
      @MohamedAhmed-i1t1n 9 місяців тому

      ​@@JDMvids1105l2 burst fracture and I can walk now everywhere but with a walker
      Have problems with urine control and can only hold 200ml, highest 400ml
      It's a Battle you fight in the mind

    • @MohamedAhmed-i1t1n
      @MohamedAhmed-i1t1n 9 місяців тому +3

      L2 burst fracture can walk and control both 1&2

  • @victoriarivera5718
    @victoriarivera5718 4 роки тому +8

    🙏PRAYERS🙏

    • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
      @TheHappyQuadriplegic 4 роки тому

      Hiiiii!!!! 😊 I’m a C4,5,6! It’s been 2 years since my diving accident! But I’ve made good recovery! I’m making videos to motivate people like me! Please check them out to see how! 🙏🙏

  • @houseofsolomon2440
    @houseofsolomon2440 Рік тому +2

    1:31 I'm wondering how his tire 'got stuck' on a public road to cause a complete flip? Bizarre.
    Hope the park admin. cleared up whatever hazard existed on/in the roadway...

    • @zell863
      @zell863 6 місяців тому

      Even to break spine for it? Flip over bike?

  • @JuliaandTito
    @JuliaandTito 7 місяців тому +1

    I also broke my neck 3 locations and 3 locations on spine but I am walking and moving

  • @phillyry
    @phillyry Рік тому +2

    Isn't that ironic

  • @NavalCyborgDestroyer
    @NavalCyborgDestroyer 3 місяці тому

    Remember to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle

  • @alexandrediogopq
    @alexandrediogopq 8 місяців тому

    Sorrow doc.. knowing is worde..

  • @GrumblyAirMonk
    @GrumblyAirMonk 7 місяців тому +2

    How ironic is life.. life has a dark humor sometimes!

    • @pg67a47
      @pg67a47 Місяць тому

      Like how I got tinnitus and sensitivity in my right ear from an air gun from work when protecting my precious ears were always on my mind 🤪

  • @____-uv2yg
    @____-uv2yg 2 роки тому +1

    Is he korean? I feel pity for him. He is doctor becoz of accident he is now quadriplegic. I hope God recover him and back him to normal🥺

  • @gerryk101
    @gerryk101 2 роки тому +2

    Being a quad C5,6,7 myself I do hope Elon Musk push harder on the Neurolink project.Kinda our only hope .

  • @Lord8rutall
    @Lord8rutall 3 місяці тому

    the irony. dats crazy

  • @smrt1986
    @smrt1986 4 роки тому +6

    Wow

    • @TheHappyQuadriplegic
      @TheHappyQuadriplegic 4 роки тому

      Hiiiii!!!! 😊 I’m a C4,5,6! It’s been 2 years since my diving accident! But I’ve made good recovery! I’m making videos to motivate people like me! Please check them out to see how! 🙏🙏

  • @rsmage1219
    @rsmage1219 9 місяців тому

    What are the chances of that

  • @carlsmith1263
    @carlsmith1263 4 роки тому +3

    Get better friend

  • @ace12699
    @ace12699 9 місяців тому +1

    I think it's time for me to sell my bike. Better to do than sorry

  • @tina8796
    @tina8796 4 місяці тому

    Life is fragile ✝✝

  • @warialdasue
    @warialdasue 2 роки тому

    What a sad thing

  • @thepokemaster411
    @thepokemaster411 Рік тому +1

    This is all kinds of fucked up and irony

  • @JeremyJenner
    @JeremyJenner 4 роки тому +8

    Makes me glad I don’t cycle (or dive). It can all go south in an instant.

    • @222JohnRambo
      @222JohnRambo Рік тому

      never never dive on water, no matter if you see the bottom or not.....

    • @barrylyndon80
      @barrylyndon80 Рік тому +7

      Many people also got paralyzed due to a car crash....you don't drive?

  • @Bob31415
    @Bob31415 2 місяці тому

    "Eager to get back to work"? I hope I am wrong but I think that's unlikely.

  • @Texas_Made_
    @Texas_Made_ 9 місяців тому

    This is ironic as heck😮😢

  • @tiagot6516
    @tiagot6516 3 роки тому +2

    Hi people all right? Then search the internet search engines for nerve transplantation or neurorrhaphy. I read some articles that say that some quadriplegic people moved their arms and some legs again. But I don't know if this is being tested or if these surgeries are already being performed, so that people can walk again. If paraplegic or quadriplegic people walked again it would be great! I hope it helps ! A hug ! Then see the articles. I believe that they already perform these surgeries in some places and see first if it's worth it, or if the person gets worse afterwards. If not, don't. You have to be careful with these things. Because sometimes it can be irreversible.

    • @222JohnRambo
      @222JohnRambo Рік тому +1

      Im living here Quebec, Canada. And yes we make surgery that tetraplegic can move arm and hand...but its not miraculous, its basic fonction recovery.

  • @catlikemeew
    @catlikemeew 2 роки тому

    The irony…

  • @CYV214
    @CYV214 4 роки тому

    🙏

  • @Johnsonmaddog
    @Johnsonmaddog Рік тому +1

    Medical assistance in dying for parapalegics

    • @daintydalmatian
      @daintydalmatian 11 місяців тому

      Why

    • @fluminesesoc
      @fluminesesoc 4 місяці тому

      Lol 😂

    • @BunnyRabit-yo3lx
      @BunnyRabit-yo3lx 3 місяці тому

      Are you a paraplegic? I was told depression is very common for this condition. If you are or not, sending prayers of comfort your way.❤❤❤

  • @lilyjazel7764
    @lilyjazel7764 7 місяців тому

    Jesse Collens in Tacoma Washington has C1 spinal injury 15 yrs ago also from a bicycle accident . He is on a ventilator & 24 hr RN nurses . Jesse CANNOT move & seeks female relationship not a caregiver.

  • @Poseoptional01
    @Poseoptional01 10 місяців тому

    That dude is done 😔

  • @MASTERROSHIdb
    @MASTERROSHIdb 2 роки тому +1

    He is fully recovered now.. However, he cant be surgeon anymore because he still doesn't have full control of his hands.

    • @TheBroknPezDispenser
      @TheBroknPezDispenser Рік тому +5

      How is that a full recovery 🤨

    • @singstreetcar5881
      @singstreetcar5881 8 місяців тому

      Can he walk

    • @rodrigosavedbygrace
      @rodrigosavedbygrace 6 місяців тому

      He is not fully recovered. There's another video of him,he still not able to walk. I really hope he walks again. With God all things are possible. 🙏

  • @paulaazevedo3872
    @paulaazevedo3872 6 місяців тому +2

    Being lazy pays off. I'm not risking my health doing adventure sports..

    • @BunnyRabit-yo3lx
      @BunnyRabit-yo3lx 3 місяці тому

      Sadly bikes are more dangerous than we think

  • @akbarbukhari
    @akbarbukhari 4 роки тому +2

    Did he wear helmet ⛑

    • @ayftb6558
      @ayftb6558 4 роки тому +2

      Jay Khan he has a spinal injury not a head injury

    • @dachadoodle7146
      @dachadoodle7146 4 роки тому +1

      ayftb But what if a helmet could prevent shockwaves from getting to the spine?

    • @debraarnold3703
      @debraarnold3703 Рік тому +2

      ​@@dachadoodle7146 his neck snapped from the impact. It's not due to shock waves. Be safe. It can happen to anyone

    • @BunnyRabit-yo3lx
      @BunnyRabit-yo3lx 3 місяці тому

      Yes, it says he did

  • @mt_gox
    @mt_gox 3 місяці тому

    HIROHITO BONZAI! 🤭

  • @lovablevietboy
    @lovablevietboy 8 місяців тому

    Crazy to think if he didn't become a surgeon, he wouldn't haven't ended up paralyzed

    • @kisong1960
      @kisong1960 8 місяців тому +2

      Why? He could have still had a bike accident

    • @lovablevietboy
      @lovablevietboy 8 місяців тому +1

      @@kisong1960 Doubt it, chances that happening again is very slim

    • @randomix4023
      @randomix4023 28 днів тому

      We are the result of our daily choices. Of course he should have thought it better what are the chances for a freak accident while riding a bike on a busy path.

  • @endtimeawakening5557
    @endtimeawakening5557 2 роки тому +2

    Doctor Rex, I'm so sorry to hear of your "accident." I believe that all things happen for a reason, even if our tiny minds see them as "accidents." They're more of the "divine appointment" variety. This flesh is quite temporal with our Spirits being the eternal component within us. Since my "appointment" 20 years ago I've been on a quest for Truth and I've discovered things that I could have never imagined previously.
    God bless you Doctor Rex, I'm sure you're going to do even more amazing things!!!

  • @randomness051
    @randomness051 5 місяців тому

    Was he not wearing a helmet?

    • @ibanez2010
      @ibanez2010 5 місяців тому +2

      Helmet will not save your spine. Almost all riders I know of who got paralyzed were wearing helmets.

    • @manikyum
      @manikyum 5 місяців тому

      ​@@ibanez2010then how to protect oneself from a spinal accident

    • @ibanez2010
      @ibanez2010 5 місяців тому

      Neck braces.

    • @manikyum
      @manikyum 5 місяців тому +1

      @@ibanez2010 what you mentioned will only protect cervical areas, what about you get injured at thoracic and lumbar areas? What then

    • @Glock7eventeen
      @Glock7eventeen 3 місяці тому +2

      @@manikyumstop riding motorcycles and especially dirt bikes. It happens very frequently to those who do

  • @mt_gox
    @mt_gox 3 роки тому +1

    anyone else bothered by the booger?

    • @debraarnold3703
      @debraarnold3703 Рік тому +1

      No. I'm bothered by you, tho.

    • @mt_gox
      @mt_gox Рік тому +1

      @@debraarnold3703 why? i'm not the one with the nasty booger

    • @BunnyRabit-yo3lx
      @BunnyRabit-yo3lx 3 місяці тому

      ​@@debraarnold3703😂

  • @chuckiepeoples
    @chuckiepeoples Рік тому +1

    You know this dude absolutely hates being paralyzed.

  • @mt_gox
    @mt_gox 3 роки тому +2

    1:15 "...cuz I never really saw what happened to people long term."
    Gee. A spine surgeon who never bothered to go see up close & personal how quadriplegics exist day-to-day ... ends up - wait for it - A QUADRIPLEGIC!!! lol priceless
    Boys and girls, can you say "karma"? lol
    You can see the abject terror ... and RAGE in those eyes. LOL

    • @freepotatoez1189
      @freepotatoez1189 3 роки тому +16

      He saved their lives by performing surgery on them, he doesn’t owe them his lifelong friendship. Ridiculous

    • @Quique724
      @Quique724 3 роки тому +15

      How is this karma? He is a doctor with a really specific specialization. It’s not his job to to rehab and follow up with his patients, that would take a ton of time away from the thing he specializes in and would otherwise be helping less people. It’s not a fault of his own, but his job description. You don’t get to see the full process of something or the full picture when you are in a niche position.
      It takes another level of stupid to call this karma when this guy has had such a huge impact on others.

    • @mt_gox
      @mt_gox 3 роки тому +1

      @@Quique724 u butthurt brah? LOL it's literally karma to that quack

    • @kathleencardincpm4435
      @kathleencardincpm4435 3 роки тому +15

      There is really only one way to know what people with spinal cord injuries go through. This doctor now knows. He previously spent his life helping people, may he now get the excellent care he deserves, and may he bring the benefits of his experience into his life, continuing to help others, going forward. Anyone who thinks a spinal cord injury is "karma" has a little piece of soul missing ... I don't think there's any surgery or treatment that can restore that, and it's a handicap much worse than physical quadriplegia.

    • @kristawelch5048
      @kristawelch5048 2 роки тому +5

      Demon!

  • @FiaT_LuX..1990
    @FiaT_LuX..1990 2 місяці тому

    And they say there is a god.. man helps people fix there back god does this?