Health & Fitness
From One Toe to Taking Steps
A rare spinal injury left David Suh paralyzed. Read his inspiring story of recovery and how the team at JFK Johnson helped him walk again.

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Imagine waking up one morning, your life irrevocably changed by a rare and dangerous spinal condition that leaves you unable to move. For 32-year-old David Suh, this was his reality. After a spontaneous subdural hematoma left him with movement in just a single toe, he felt like "dead weight."
But that was just the beginning of his story.
Follow David's powerful journey at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, where a dedicated team, including Jennifer Chui, M.D. and Sara Cuccurullo, M.D., refused to let his diagnosis be the final word. Through specialized therapy and unwavering support, David went from being unable to reach a TV remote to walking on his own again.
This is a story of resilience, cutting-edge rehabilitation, and the incredible team that helps patients defy the odds. Discover how David Suh is reclaiming his independence, one step at a time.
Click here to read his inspiring full story!
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