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Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury and his chances of regaining a full range of body motion are very small, an orthopedic surgeon said Monday. "I believe there will be some permanent neurological paralysis," Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said, one day after performing a four-hour operation on the player. "A full neurological recovery was bleak, dismal."
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Cappuccino cautioned that Everett's injury remained life-threatening, saying the player is still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure. ... Everett is currently under forced sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process. HC Dick Jauron said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called him Sunday evening, offering the league's support.
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