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One Woman's Bout With Paralysis
Prudence Ragsdale, a 27 year old medical secretary from Portland Oregon, became a quadriplegic after attempting a back flip at a backyard party in Englewood Colorado. Doctors say she is one of about 19 000 Americans who suffer spinal cord injuries each year and she gradually recovered with therapy over several weeks, facing surgery and a long road to independence.
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Prudence Ragsdale
Ann Blackman
Associated Press
Englewood
Colo
Prudence Kimberly Ragsdale
Teddy
Prudence
Prudence Kimberley Ragsdale
Portland
Ore
Terry V. Carle
United
National Center For Health Statistics
Department of Health, Education and Welfare