Matt Etzell

Matt Etzell

United States of America
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Ski

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Las Vegas, NV

While surfing, Matt hyperextended his back, which cut off blood flow at the thoracic (T-11) vertebrae level. This caused him to lose function below the waist over two hours slowly. This rare injury is known as Surfers Myelopathy. 

“No matter what cards you're dealt, you can always make a move”

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