[gchappel]

If there is truely no cord injury she should do fine. They will need to evaluate the spinal fractures - if stable a collar for fixation and a couple of months healing, then physical therapy and she will be fine. If the fractures are unstable- meaning there is still risk of cord injury- some type of surgical fusion might be needed. Complex topic which her docs will have to work out. Again, no neurologic injury- no cord injury- and she should do fine. They can't fix an injured spinal cord, they can fix or fuse broken bones, ligaments, etc. We wish you luck.