Oct 9, 2007 5:54 pm US/Central
Girl Impaled By Rebar Returns Home From Hospital
PAM HARRIS
DENTON COUNTY (CBS 11 News) ―
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It was just over three weeks ago when rebar impaled a young Denton County girl's head. After surviving the accident, her family is hopeful she will make a full recovery.
A six-year-old Denton girl injured in a freak bicycle accident returned home after more than two months in a hospital.
Alexa Eason was seriously injured on August 6 after she fell off her bicycle and was impaled by a piece of rebar.
She was transported by helicopter to Baylor Medical Center where she was listed in critical condition for more than a week.
After eight weeks of therapy and treatment, Alexa's mom Peg said her daughter has improved immeasurably.
"She went from thumbs up, thumbs down to 8 word sentences in 7 weeks," said Peg.
Alexa can now walk on her own, although sometimes she has to use a brace.
She's also improving the movement in her right hand.
"She can get the arm up. She can draw the arm in. Pushing it out is a little bit tougher for her," said Peg. "She's starting to get some fine motor movement."
Before heading home Tuesday, Alexa made a special stop at Razor Elementary. Her classmates lined up outside to welcome her back.
Along the chain link fence that sections off the play ground, large colorful letters spelled out, "Welcome Home Alexa!"
"When she saw the welcome home sign, she [gasped] and said, 'It says Alexa!'" said Peg.
Back at home, Alexa's family decorated the house with brightly colored signs and balloons.
Peg says Alexa doesn't remember the accident and doesn't seem to be afraid of riding a bicycle again.
"Obviously we're not going to put her on a bike anytime soon because she's not ready for that," said Peg. "But I don't think she's scared of a bike. She'll be wearing a helmet from now on, I guarantee you, every time she rides a bike."
Starting next week, Alexa will be in full therapy. She still has one more surgery scheduled later this month to repair her skull.
(CBS 11 News)
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