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Christopher Reeve suffered a spinal cord injury at the level of the cervical vertebrae, specifically between the C1 and C2 vertebrae, after a horse riding accident in 1995. This injury resulted in quadriplegia, severely affecting his ability to move and breathe independently. His condition highlighted the critical nature of cervical spinal injuries and their profound impact on bodily functions.

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