Lais Souza is in serious condition after an accident.
The former gymnast underwent cervical spine surgery after an accident in Salt Lake City, where she was training to represent Brazil in the Freestyle Skiing Aerials category at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics; she requires breathing assistance and is unable to move her arms and legs, according to a medical report.
247 - Former gymnast Lais Souza underwent cervical spine surgery after an accident last Monday in Salt Lake City (United States), where she was training to represent Brazil in the Freestyle Skiing Aerials category at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Her participation in the competition has already been ruled out.
She remains in serious condition at the University of Utah Hospital, requires breathing assistance, and is unable to move her arms and legs, according to a medical bulletin released by the hospital.
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Utah, January 28, 2014
Lais Souza, 25 years old, an athlete on Team Brazil, suffered a serious accident while skiing in Park City, Utah, last Monday, January 27, 2014. She is currently being treated in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. Lais suffered severe trauma to her cervical spine.
According to the medical team, Lais underwent surgery to realign her cervical spine. Lais is awake and responsive, but cannot move her arms and legs at this time and is on mechanical ventilation to breathe. She is being cared for by Dr. Holly Ledyard, a neurointensivist, and Dr. Andrew Dailey, a neurosurgeon, both from the University of Utah.
"Lais has a long recovery ahead of her. At this time, we cannot predict what her long-term prognosis will be. She is receiving excellent medical care and her medical team is doing everything to ensure she has the best possible recovery," said Team Brazil's doctor, Dr. Antonio Mattos.