Stephen Mower, 52, had faced six months in bed after fracturing his spine and crushing a vertebrae doing a stunt on his motocross bike.

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But doctors suggested the new op - which involves inflating a balloon to restore vertebrae to their original form. Medics then inject a cement-like substance to fill the space. Within three days the plumber, of Stirling, was back on his feet - and after three weeks was pain-free and running his firm again. Stephen said: "After the accident I was stuck in my bed unable to move, or even laugh, without pain shooting through my body.

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