Neiron Ball now a Quadriplegic: Suffering in Skilled Nursing Home

[leogator]

Remember that he'd had suffered one while playing for the Gators. Send thoughts and prayers his way!

 

[CGgater]

Wow, that sucks. Loved that kid’s loyalty and dedication. He’s a true Gator!!!

 

[MADGator]

Hang tough, Neiron. We’re thinking about you.

 

[rogdochar]

Sad. Battle like you did here, son.

 

[EuroGator]

I loved his loyalty and dedication. All I've ever heard about him says he is a good Gator and speaks highly of him. I wish him a speedy recovery and all the best.

 

[maheo30]

Prayers for you bro. Gator nation is with you.

 

[lizardbreath]

God bless him and keep him.

 

[Gatorbait25]

Neiron did a lot of great work on the field and was an inspiration in the locker room. I always liked the guy . Hope the best for him and his family here .

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Refresh my memory. Did he play against medical advice?

 

[lagator]

Refresh my memory. Did he play against medical advice?

Wishing him all the best and a full recovery.

As far as your question, I doubt it. It's not really a ruptured aneurysm but rather he has a congenital aberration of the blood vessels in the brain called arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Once found, usually you can have an ablative treatment with either embolization followed by surgery or radiation, or radiation or surgery alone. He was first diagnosed and had surgery when he was at UF.

Even with treatment there is always a risk of re-bleed, but as far as I know, it's not a contraindication for competitive sports, because unlike some cardiac conditions or spine abnormalities, there isn't an association between level of activity and risk of serious complication.

From an article from 2015:

physicians assured the family that football presents no specific danger because of Ball's condition, and if he were to have a complication, it would be just as likely to occur if he were mowing the lawn as if he were running on a football field.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Wishing him all the best and a full recovery.

As far as your question, I doubt it. It's not really a ruptured aneurysm but rather he has a congenital aberration of the blood vessels in the brain called arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Once found, usually you can have an ablative treatment with either embolization followed by surgery or radiation or radiation or surgery alone. He was first diagnosed and had surgery when he was at UF.

Even with treatment there is always a risk of re-bleed, but as far as I know, it's not a contraindication for competitive sports, because unlike some cardiac conditions or spine abnormalities, there isn't an association between level of activity and risk of serious complication.

From an article from 2015:

physicians assured the family that football presents no specific danger because of Ball's condition, and if he were to have a complication, it would be just as likely to occur if he were mowing the lawn as if he were running on a football field.

Thanks for a very substantive answer. I now remember the quotation. One of my favorites. I, too, wish him well.

 

[Gator98MD]

Dude was a baller and A great gator

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Thoughts and prayers to him and his family.

 

[GatorStud]

Be blessed with the absence of pain, fear or anxiety. Hope you're surrounded by love, Gator.

 

[t-gator]

Wishing him all the best and a full recovery.

As far as your question, I doubt it. It's not really a ruptured aneurysm but rather he has a congenital aberration of the blood vessels in the brain called arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Once found, usually you can have an ablative treatment with either embolization followed by surgery or radiation, or radiation or surgery alone. He was first diagnosed and had surgery when he was at UF.

Even with treatment there is always a risk of re-bleed, but as far as I know, it's not a contraindication for competitive sports, because unlike some cardiac conditions or spine abnormalities, there isn't an association between level of activity and risk of serious complication.

From an article from 2015:

physicians assured the family that football presents no specific danger because of Ball's condition, and if he were to have a complication, it would be just as likely to occur if he were mowing the lawn as if he were running on a football field.

I thought I saw you at a holiday inn last night

 

[rogdochar]

I thought I saw you at a holiday inn last night

What? Going through the dumpsters again?

 

[MidwestChomp]

Former Oakland Raiders LB Neiron Ball placed in a medically induced coma

Neiron was just put on a medically induced coma. Hoping he can pull through....Gator Nation is on your side Neiron

 

[rogdochar]

There's hope that this "coma-assisted" surgery has become routine and controlled such that the surest likelihood of restorative tissue remodeling is the highest. GatorNation still roots for Mr. Ball.

 

[URGatorBait]

Former Oakland Raiders LB Neiron Ball placed in a medically induced coma

Neiron was just put on a medically induced coma. Hoping he can pull through....Gator Nation is on your side Neiron

Damn that's terrible :(

 

[Concrete Helmet]

Best wishes and prayers for him and those close to him....get well soon Gator.