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Message: [QUOTE="Kaz, post: 2574509, member: 1843"] The Newcastle Knights have confirmed that Alex McKinnon has suffered a “devastating spinal injury” following scans on Tuesday afternoon. The 22-year-old McKinnon underwent surgery and was placed in an induced coma on Tuesday, the morning after he was stretchered off AAMI Park having fallen awkwardly in a three-man tackle in the NRL match against the Melbourne Storm. Newcastle released a statement confirming a dislocation of the C4 and C5 veterbrae. “McKinnon had emergency surgery early on Tuesday morning to stabilise his neck, which consisted of a disc removal at C4 and C5 and anterior fusion. “Alex had additional scans on Tuesday afternoon, which confirmed a devastating spinal injury. “Alex remains in hospital in intensive care and may require further surgery to stabilise his spine.” “He has movement in his right arm and the uncertainty remains in regeneration, with a variable prognosis. “The doctors explained regeneration and recovery could be up to two years. [URL="http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/knights-say-alex-mckinnon-has-suffered-a-devastating-spinal-injury-recovery-could-take-two-years/story-fndv2us0-1226863939201"]Knights say Alex McKinnon has suffered a ?devastating spinal injury? - recovery could take two years | News.com.au[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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