"Brian has been making incredible progress," the spokesman says. "Brian began talking again after going to Craig Hospital (in the Denver area), and is talking quite well now."
A week after a second surgery in April, the spokesman says Arterburn was able to stand up and, using parallel bars and help from a therapist, was able to walk about 45 feet in one session. Arterburn has also worked to build strength in a weakened left side and is working on getting back to a solid-food diet.
In the past few weeks, he has progressed from needing a walker to walking mostly on his own with assistance from a therapist there if he needs it.
"Although this is remarkable progress in only 3 1/2 months, there is still a very long journey ahead," the family spokesman says. "Recovery from a severe (traumatic brain injury) is measured in years, not months, and he still utilizes a wheelchair for mobility.
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