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SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 6) - Although snowboarder Kevin Pearce (Norwich, VT) has a long recovery ahead of him, according to his representatives, his doctors are "cautiously" optimistic given his current progress. Pearce has been upgraded from critical to serious condition according to his doctors at the University of Utah Hospital and this is a very big step in Pearce's recovery process.
Pearce was injured Dec. 31, 2009 while training in the halfpipe at Park City Mountain Resort.
One of Pearce's doctors, Holly Ledyard, M.D., a Neurointensivist (a physician with specialized education and training in critical neurological conditions) at University of Utah Health Care remains positive about his condition, "Kevin is in serious condition and remains in intensive care at University of Utah Hospital. We've been able to remove his breathing tube, and he is slowly regaining consciousness and able to follow commands. While we're pleased that he's improving faster than anticipated, he still has a long recovery ahead of him."
With this news Pearce's family remains optimistic and grateful for all of the support being shown by his doctors, nurses, friends, family and fans from all over the world. Pearce's Facebook Fan page, Well Wishes to our Frend Kevin Pearce, is still the preferred site for people posting their get-well wishes and for getting the most current and reliable information.
