The West Point Parents Club of Northern California (WPPCNC) has updated the condition of Cpt. Kevin Mott. Kevin and many of his soldiers sustained serious injuries recently in Afghanistan when his unit was attacked by insurgents.
Kevin is from 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell. His home is in Novato, CA.
" This morning we received a call from Germany to update us on Kevin. They performed a complete medical evaluation on him, including a neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, occupational therapist and others....
He has various cuts and abrasions on his face and chin that are being treated with antibiotic cream. He has fractured vertebrae L3, 4, and 5 and thoracic # 11. These are all in his lower back. They will not require surgery and he was put in a brace to help immobilize them. He has a closed fracture of his left fibula and tibia (lower leg) that they will treat with a splint (no cast)....They haven't made a decision on when he comes home but it sounds like he may fly to the US on Friday....Overall, I take this assessment of him as pretty encouraging. The back and leg seems like it will heal OK and he's not on meds that would indicate serious brain trauma. But we need to talk some more and watch how he does over the next few days.....
The nurse also said he has had visitors. The coaches of the Vikings, Eagles and Bengals happened to be visiting, said hello to Kevin and had their pictures taken with him.... Please continue to pray for his men who are largely still out in the field..."
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