Paralysis

Within minutes of a minor fall from his surfboard, a man in his 30s lost the ability to move his legs. This shocking case, detailed in the 'BMJ Case Reports' journal, has brought attention to a rare condition known as 'surfer's myelopathy'.

Roan Salem, a 33-year-old accountant, faced a rare neurological condition known as Guillain-Barre syndrome. The illness progressed rapidly, leading from initial tingling to total paralysis and a period on a ventilator.