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Lorenzo Bonicelli Speaks, Eats Independently in Milan Neuro ICU

He begins early rehabilitation in Milan after a rings fall at the Universiade caused cervical spine injury with neurological damage

Overview

  • Medical staff removed his main tracheotomy tube, enabling limited speech despite a smaller cannula still altering his voice.
  • He has started eating autonomously with a gradual weaning process back to natural feeding.
  • On August 7 he was airlifted from the University Hospital of Essen to Niguarda Hospital in Milan for specialized neuro-intensive care.
  • A fundraiser led by Ghislanzoni Gal di Lecco has raised over €133,000 to support his ongoing rehabilitation.
  • His family and fiancée Lisa Rigamonti, who is both a gymnast and nurse, have been providing around-the-clock support alongside the Italian gymnastics community.