[Juan Nicasio] had surgery on his C-1 vertebrae this morning and is resting comfortably. More at 3:30 PM today.
10 months ago
Andrew Martin
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Get well, Juan!
I’m not sure where the c-1 is, but my thoughts and hopes are with this kid. I don’t care if he ever pitches again as long as he can be a functional human being. My best wishes to all his family and friends.
My fork is stuck in the road.
top of the spine, projecting under the base of the skull
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 7, 2011 8:11 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Or to put it another way
Sthe first cervical vertebra is the one on which the skull rests; that’s why it’s called the Atlas. Together with the C-2 vertebra, it forms the joint that allows you to turn your head; it’s the bone that directly bears the weight of your skull and its contents, and that connects it to the spinal column.
It’s a very frightening place to have a fracture.
by The Ancient Mariner on Aug 7, 2011 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions
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