What is Lyena’s prognosis?
It depends who you ask. Generally speaking, Lyena is not expected to walk again. Her injury is classified “complete” which is the most severe classification for a spinal cord injury. Statistically speaking, it is far less likely that Lyena will experience a return of function than it is for someone whose injury is classified “incomplete.” But the central nervous system is very complex and most doctors acknowledge that too little is known to be sure of the future. Lyena recognizes the severity of her injury but doesn’t believe that her situation is hopeless. On the contrary, Lyena lives close to her faith in limitless possibilities and in her body’s ability to right itself, one way or another.
