1.   Both men received head injuries but Mnatsakanov also sustained spinal damage that required the insertion of two metal rods to stabilize his spine.

2.   He underwent two operations in Nottwil to stabilize his spine.

3.   He was to undergo surgery Tuesday night to stabilize his spine, but doctors have said it was unclear if he would regain the use of his limbs.

4.   Mnatsakanov also was recovering from surgery to stabilize his spine.

5.   Mnatsakanov was undergoing surgery late Thursday night to stabilize his spine, which was injured in the accident, hospital spokeswoman Colette Stimmell said.

6.   Sang faces spinal fusion surgery with implants to stabilize her spine and prevent the bones from sliding into each other.

7.   Surgery to stabilize his spine would come in a few days, and it was uncertain if he would regain the use of his limbs.

8.   The operation has a high success rate and likely could be performed again if doctors are unable to stabilize the spine the first time, Jane said.

9.   The operation has a high success rate but likely could be performed again if doctors are unable to stabilize the spine the first time, Jane said.