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Who broke Mckinnons neck?
prop Jordan McLean
Melbourne Storm prop Jordan McLean was charged by the NRL match review committee on Tuesday night with a dangerous throw after the tackle he was involved in left Newcastle Knights’ Alex McKinnon with two broken vertebrae in his neck.
When did Alex McKinnon break his neck?
2014
— How he’s learnt to “respect” his injury and health. McKinnon was playing for the Newcastle Knights in 2014 before he was caught in a lifting tackle that left him with a spinal cord injury.
How is Alex McKinnon going?
McKinnon recently left his job as a recruitment officer at the Newcastle Knights and is now studying psychology at Newcastle University and working for Fox Sports as a sideline reporter and analyst.
How old was Alex McKinnon when he was injured?
22-year-old
The former Knights forward has returned to Newcastle following rehabilitation in Sydney after suffering the injury in a tackle which left the 22-year-old in a wheelchair.
Is Alex McKinnon a quadriplegic?
Former Newcastle Knight Alex McKinnon says he’s now moved on and forgiven, after the devastating tackle in 2014 that left him a wheelchair bound quadriplegic.
How do you treat a broken neck?
Treatment for a broken neck is directed by the severity of the break: For a break that doesn’t affect the spinal cord, a simple neck brace and rest with some pain management is preferred. If the break is more severe, surgery may be required to fix the bones and set them back into the correct place. A stronger neck brace will be used.
How long does it take for a broken neck to heal?
A simple break that doesn’t affect your spinal cord can be treated with a neck brace worn for six to eight weeks until the bone heals. More complicated breaks can require surgery and other treatments such as a stiff neck brace for up to three months.
What happens when you break your neck?
A broken neck can be a simple break like any other bone in your body or it can be very severe and can cause paralysis or death. When the bones in your neck break, the nerves of your spinal cord can also get damaged.
What are the benefits of occupational therapy for a broken neck?
Occupational therapy is advised when individual is ready to resume employment and work after recovering from broken neck or neck fracture. The therapy helps to correct the posture white at work, use of neck braces when necessary and improve sitting or standing posture.