A U.S. member needed medical evacuation to a hospital with a higher level of care following a paragliding accident in Mexico. He reported lower back pain but following an initial medical examination, physicians diagnosed him with mild traumatic brain injury and possible damage to several vertebrae. Global Rescue physicians reviewed the case and concurred with the recommendation. The member was successfully transported to another hospital where he was admitted overnight following a diagnosis of a burst fracture, a condition where the vertebra is crushed in all directions. The treating physician determined surgery was not immediately needed. The member was discharged the next day with a back brace to be worn for six to eight weeks for support until further evaluation was done in his home country. Global Rescue provided ongoing ground transportation for him during his remaining days in Mexico until his return flight home.