Megan King, 35, experienced a nearly fatal internal decapitation as a result of a freak soccer accident at 16, leading to numerous medical challenges. Diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, she faced complications that resulted in a dislocated neck and subsequent surgeries. During the removal of a halo brace, her skull detached from the spine, causing a critical condition known as Atlanto-occipital dislocation. Surgeons performed emergency surgery to fuse her skull to her spine. Despite being immobilized and having undergone 37 surgeries, King remains determined and embraces life.
Megan King had a nearly fatal internal decapitation, but after 37 surgeries, she remains resilient despite her condition, successfully fused from her skull to pelvis.
Doctors successfully reattached an Illinois woman's skull to her spine after her internal decapitation from a freak soccer accident, allowing her to survive.
Despite being fused from her skull to pelvis and unable to move her head, King expresses determination, stating she's 'literally a human statue' but continues to live fully.
Megan's condition, diagnosed as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, caused her spinal issues and ultimately led to the rare and dangerous situation of Atlanto-occipital dislocation.
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