"During finals, Silva went for a double backflip and came up short. The crash was devastating. He broke his T2 and T3 vertebrae, dislocated down to T6, fractured his sternum, and broke six ribs. After a five-hour surgery to stabilize his spine, he says he currently has no feeling from the chest down. But even with this harsh diagnosis, Silva remains optimistic about his recovery."
"Crashes like this shake the sport to its core. They remind us what's really on the line - and what kind of people choose to face that risk anyway. Adolf is a brave and resilient rider and while his journey ahead will be long, but it's clear he's meeting it head-on, with the same courage and creativity that's always defined his riding."
Eleven days after a crash at Red Bull Rampage, Adolf Silva shared a video update about severe spinal injuries sustained while attempting a double backflip in finals. He broke his T2 and T3 vertebrae, dislocated down to T6, fractured his sternum, and broke six ribs. A five-hour surgery stabilized his spine, and he currently has no feeling from the chest down. Silva plans to post weekly videos documenting his recovery and aims to inspire others facing similar challenges. A Road 2 Recovery campaign has been launched to cover medical costs and rehabilitation; donations can be made at road2recovery.com.
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