Six weeks post surgery, Parker Linkous is pain free and ready to resume his active high school life.
Parker Linkous,16, was a typical, active, happy high school student, juggling classes and three sports at Minerva High School.
But life changed in November 2024 rather suddenly when he began experiencing a mysterious pain in his torso while playing basketball.
Before long, the pain began to consume his every waking moment.
Parker was an active, multi-sport athlete before being diagnosed with slipping rib syndrome.
“It felt like a knife going into my back, and into my front on my right side,” said Parker. “It was pretty bad.”
His…
