My mother has been a quadriplegic for over 20 years now and hope was not given whats so ever. Maybe some hope would have helped for all of us as it emotionally killed us all. We all went through depression seeing my mom like this. I asked a nurse in rehab if there was hope as the doctors in the hospital said there was none. She said doctors cant give hope because of insurance reasons. If there is a chance your mother will ever walk they will tell you. If they believe she will never walk they can not offer hope because the patient can come back and sue saying they were either told they could walk again or have hope.... My mother just turned 80. Probably the oldest quad in the world. She is the most amazing woman. Love my mommy
This is a hopeful message ❤. I have a spinal cord injury and a classification as incomplete tetraplegia. Every day is a challenge, to educate people that they don't have any idea what is Spinal Cord Injury. My sincere respect and admiration for Dr. Marco.
I remember making a new patient appointment with Dr. Marco and I had to cancel it. The next time I called to reschedule it, I was told he’d had a horrible accident and wouldn’t be back. I had to Google it to find out the details on his Go Fund Me. So terribly sad. He was a renowned spine doctor. Glad to see he is able to pass on his knowledge by teaching.
seeing a person who dedicated their life to help people there cant be alot of people that can do what he does genuinely made me tear up to see a man like that get disabled from doing a healthy activity -
Thank you for sharing his uplifting story - a prime example of why “bad” things happen to “good” people. He feels more connected to humanity today and is teaching more people. Beautiful.
He saved my life in 2009 by taking my case and performed a complicated back surgery on me…I am really thankful to him and may God bless him in this world and hereafter.
Front wheel caliper breaks are a liability for those who are unfamiliar with with them. I nearly did the same thing when I was a kid but the bikes speed was lower so I avoided injury
Was honestly hoping for some report on the advancements of severe spinal injuries. New research? New medicines? New technologies? Nope. Just the fundamental need for hope. 👍
Why does the black lady need to be reminded that her patients are human? Uhh duh. They are humans going through the toughest situation in their life, why do they need to be reminded of that
You’re overthinking it dude. Medical school probably makes them overemphasize intellect at the expense of seeing their patients as humans deserving of empathy and compassion.
I'm thinking the doctor himself came to realize this only after his accident. And from his own experience, becoming a patient himself, he learned. I love that he's doing this.
My mother has been a quadriplegic for over 20 years now and hope was not given whats so ever. Maybe some hope would have helped for all of us as it emotionally killed us all. We all went through depression seeing my mom like this.
I asked a nurse in rehab if there was hope as the doctors in the hospital said there was none. She said doctors cant give hope because of insurance reasons. If there is a chance your mother will ever walk they will tell you. If they believe she will never walk they can not offer hope because the patient can come back and sue saying they were either told they could walk again or have hope.... My mother just turned 80. Probably the oldest quad in the world. She is the most amazing woman. Love my mommy
He can show ALL Doctors about genuine empathy towards their patients. God Bless this precious man.
Such a powerful story!
My heart goes out to him..but i am also reminded as a physician of my own mortality and frailties
This is a hopeful message ❤. I have a spinal cord injury and a classification as incomplete tetraplegia. Every day is a challenge, to educate people that they don't have any idea what is Spinal Cord Injury. My sincere respect and admiration for Dr. Marco.
I remember making a new patient appointment with Dr. Marco and I had to cancel it. The next time I called to reschedule it, I was told he’d had a horrible accident and wouldn’t be back. I had to Google it to find out the details on his Go Fund Me. So terribly sad. He was a renowned spine doctor. Glad to see he is able to pass on his knowledge by teaching.
A doctor needed a go fund me? Give me a break.
He's a good man. Able to find ways to help others
seeing a person who dedicated their life to help people
there cant be alot of people that can do what he does
genuinely made me tear up to see a man like that get disabled from doing a healthy activity -
Thank you for sharing his uplifting story - a prime example of why “bad” things happen to “good” people. He feels more connected to humanity today and is teaching more people. Beautiful.
So great to see someone spreading awareness that there’s life after SCI!
This man will change the world. I have all the faith in him!
He saved my life in 2009 by taking my case and performed a complicated back surgery on me…I am really thankful to him and may God bless him in this world and hereafter.
Gosh.... If you can keep on after such a life change so can I. Thanks
Fantastic story and inspirational ❤
Went to go see him for some back pain and I love pain back free. A wonderful specialist!
I can't imagine the odds! So glad he was able to utilize his knowledge in a new yet valuable way
Front wheel caliper breaks are a liability for those who are unfamiliar with with them.
I nearly did the same thing when I was a kid but the bikes speed was lower so I avoided injury
Was honestly hoping for some report on the advancements of severe spinal injuries. New research? New medicines? New technologies? Nope. Just the fundamental need for hope. 👍
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Quadriplegia can happen to anybody at any time. Let's be careful out there! Per chance giving up is his most effective course of action. Cheers!
Wow that's crazy
God’s blessings Dr. Rex
I've lost hope after 21 years.
So a spine surgeon becomes a patient... Everone be safe !! U gotta live life but dont take small things for granted
like Dr. Strange story?
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Why does the black lady need to be reminded that her patients are human? Uhh duh. They are humans going through the toughest situation in their life, why do they need to be reminded of that
Because of their intensive training on the disease model.
You’re overthinking it dude. Medical school probably makes them overemphasize intellect at the expense of seeing their patients as humans deserving of empathy and compassion.
Why did you have to point out that she's black? Uhh duh
I'm thinking the doctor himself came to realize this only after his accident. And from his own experience, becoming a patient himself, he learned. I love that he's doing this.
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Why god gave him a second chance