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(Buffalo, NY September 11, 2007) - - News 4 Medical Reporter Dr. Peter Ostrow says he's learned injured Buffalo Bills Tight End Kevin Everett has voluntary movement of his arms and legs. This is a dramatic improvement over the prognosis given just yesterday at a Buffalo Bills news conference. Orthopedic surgeon Doctor Andrew Cappuccino said Monday that Everett suffered a "catastrophic" life-threatening spinal-cord injury in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. He said Everett's chances of regaining a full range of body motion were not very likely. But tonight Dr.Ostrow reports Dr. Cappuccino is much more optimistic.

You can see Dr. Ostrow's entire story on Kevin Everett's recovery on WIVB.com

thats great news. good for him. you hate to see that happen to anyone no matter what uniform he is wearing.

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That's awesome! From how bad they were saying it was, to him being able to move his arms and legs, is amazing. Hopefully with some physical therapy he'll be able to regain a decent amount of mobility and hopefully have a more normal life.

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Awesome news!!! Hope he get's better soon!

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Good news for young mr. Everett.

Bills' Everett can move both hands, showing greater strength in legs

By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer

September 17, 2007

AP - Sep 14, 2:42 pm EDT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength in his leg muscles, further positive signs for the Buffalo Bills tight end following a life-threatening spinal-cord injury.

"Kevin Everett remains medically stable in the intensive care unit, and continues to make daily improvement in his neurological status," Bills doctor John Marzo said Monday in a statement released by the team.

Marzo provided his evaluation after the player was examined Sunday evening by Bills orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino.

"Kevin demonstrated increased strength in the muscles of his legs," Marzo said. "In addition, he was able to show some movement in both hands."

Marzo added that doctors are now beginning to focus on his neurological and muscular system rehabilitation.

Everett was hurt making a tackle during Buffalo's season-opening game against Denver on Sept. 9. He arrived at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital paralyzed from his neck down, and doctors feared he would never walk again.

Their prognosis changed dramatically Wednesday when doctors said Everett had begun wiggling his toes, bending his hip, moving his ankles, elevating his legs and slightly moving his arms.

By Thursday, Everett slightly -- and voluntarily -- moved three fingers on his right hand, something he had previously been unable to do.

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