Erika's Story

In July 2013, 22-year-old Erika was involved in a serious all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident during a family reunion weekend at Lake Ponderosa near Montezuma, Iowa. Erika sustained multiple injuries, including a compound fracture in her left arm, a broken left leg, and fractures to her pelvis, vertebrae, and wrist. She was transported by helicopter to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, where trauma surgeons, nurses, and other specialists provided around-the-clock care. In this video, Erika -- along with her father, Tony, and her aunt, Holly -- describe her accident and the care she received.
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Please note: We made this video before the COVID-19 pandemic. UI Health Care staff follow our most current guidance to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when seeing patients. For more information about our safety efforts, please visit uihc.org/covid-19-health-and-safety-information-our-patients.
Please note: We made this video before the COVID-19 pandemic. UI Health Care staff follow our most current guidance to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when seeing patients. For more information about our safety efforts, please visit uihc.org/covid-19-health-and-safety-information-our-patients.

[@erikamedeiros1518]

Wow that must of hurt!😰😞 Get well soon my friend!😔

[@rubenruvalcaba585]

GOD is Good
I'm just glad you didn't
suffer any TBI.
Prayers for you
Erika and your family.
Get well soon
Merry Christmas
😇💜🎄😇💜😇

[@usamaaliatiq3896]

Its really very hard

[@littel-nq3no]

I hope you are better now Erika! It must have hurt...

[@smokedkazzie7942]

My name is seriously Erika

[@andrewbraultgreen818]

Hi Erika
I've bin in a pretty lucky motorcycle crash . Came out with only a bad broken pelvis and some head injuries. I came across your video and i was wondering how your pelvis feels after this time ?
I like the pig he/she looks like an awesome recovery buddie . buddie :)

[@K-DENASTIDADOficial]

God bless you Erika

[@elihernandez2062]

Pelvis fractures are one of the most painful things anyone can go through

[@rileybenjamin6969]

I HAVE THE SAME PIG!!!

[@K-DENASTIDADOficial]

I am praying 🙏 for you Erika

[@andreaarellanos9480]

get well soon

[@Tara-yk1oh]

[@kcandacvlogs8764]

vocaloid ivean polka.