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Yesterday during an open practice, leading up to the Loretta Lynn's Area Qualifier at Walden MX, Scott Sheak was involved in a crash on his own at the finish line area. It is not clear as to the cause of the crash at this time. Scott was transported to Mid Hudson Regional in Newburgh NY for injuries he sustained in the incident. Although medical evaluation is still ongoing, currently Scott has a spinal injury to his C7 vertebrae which he will receive surgery for this morning.
Please keep Scott, his wife Amy and their family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Amy said she is overwhelmed with all the support and concern from everyone. She will keep us all informed as new information arrives. As with anytime things like this happen, give her some time on response, she is very busy working with the staff and being there for Scott.
If anyone can overcome an injury like this, the Iron Sheak can!
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Update on Scott Sheak for his wife Amy Sheak: “He is out of surgery. Just talked to the doctors. It went well. Much more positive about recovery, but still unknown how much or how long. His neck is stabilized. They exposed the casing sprung spinal cord from c1-c7 is very irritated but saw no injury to it. They put rods and screws where the fracture was. They are going to see how he is and are going to try and take him off the vent slowly when he’s ready. Might be tonight, might be tomorrow. If he can’t breathe on own they may put a treacherous in until he can. They just need to know his muscles are strong enough. I am going in soon I hope to see him.”
Thank you Amy for this update and staying strong and positive!
We will continue to post updates as they come in.
Iron Sheak Strong
Please keep Scott, his wife Amy and their family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Amy said she is overwhelmed with all the support and concern from everyone. She will keep us all informed as new information arrives. As with anytime things like this happen, give her some time on response, she is very busy working with the staff and being there for Scott.
If anyone can overcome an injury like this, the Iron Sheak can!
Get well #4
Update on Scott Sheak for his wife Amy Sheak: “He is out of surgery. Just talked to the doctors. It went well. Much more positive about recovery, but still unknown how much or how long. His neck is stabilized. They exposed the casing sprung spinal cord from c1-c7 is very irritated but saw no injury to it. They put rods and screws where the fracture was. They are going to see how he is and are going to try and take him off the vent slowly when he’s ready. Might be tonight, might be tomorrow. If he can’t breathe on own they may put a treacherous in until he can. They just need to know his muscles are strong enough. I am going in soon I hope to see him.”
Thank you Amy for this update and staying strong and positive!
We will continue to post updates as they come in.
Iron Sheak Strong
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Wishing the best for Scott!
Here is a link to a GoFundMe set up for Scott so, help out if you can
https://www.gofundme.com/f/scott-sheak-benefit?utm_source=customer&utm_…
And on that note, wishing Mike Treadwell a speedy recovery too...Motocross is so gnarly, but we love it!
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#ScottSheak Update 05/11/21...
The past ten days since @ironsheak crash and subsequent surgery have been extremely hard on Scott and his family. Last Monday, he was diagnosed with severe Pneumonia and staph infections which are both significant complications. Paired with the chest injuries he sustained and previous history with collapsing lungs, these are now a major concern for his recovery as they are not healing as quickly as they should. Multiple procedures, including a blood transfusion have been performed in the last week to help combat these progressing illnesses and completions with few positive results.
Scott is suffering from aggressive coughing fits while currently intubated. Unfortunately, he is very uncomfortable and has been heavily sedated to help alleviate some of this pain. His doctors are trying to control his ever spiking fever and blood pressure but paired with everything else he is battling, this is a delicate process to navigate. Goal one- to get rid of the Pneumonia so his breathing and blood pressure will remain consistent. Goal two- once he is stable, perform the tracheostomy surgery to be more comfortable, and less sedation will be needed.
Statement from Scott’s family- We would like to thank everyone for keeping Scott and our family in your thoughts and prayers. Your reaching out to each of us has helped more than we could ever express. We are honored to be a part of such a huge and supportive “family”. Please keep Scott and his recovery in your thoughts and prayers...
Link is in our bio if you can help by donating. Positive messages can be left on his page as well. #HelpUsHelpOthers
Not to derail the thread but Mike Treadwell too? The list of Old Dogs getting hurt is getting too long
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