Teenager suffering from locked-in syndrome for 18 months 'wakes up' after mom plays piano at bedside
Miranda Meldrum, 14, underwent surgery to save her from a life-threatening brain hemorrhage 18 months ago but the procedure left her in a vegetative state
A 14-year-old girl who was suffering from locked-in syndrome, a condition where the patient is aware of his/her surroundings and is awake but can't communicate, miraculously "woke up" on hearing her mother play the piano. Miranda Meldrum had been suffering from the condition for 18 months before the twist of fate saw her recover.
According to the Daily Mail, the teenager had suffered a life-threatening, rare form of brain hemorrhage in the early hours of April 25 last year and experienced symptoms such as severe headaches, sudden hearing loss, and paralysis of her arms. She was rushed to the Bristol Children's Hospital for treatment where she would undergo a surgery that would ultimately save her life.