Could Hitchens' injury be worse? ***updated: no ligament damage; no surgery***

[Corso]

Doc qualifies his remarks. IOW, if this is the case then this is the prognosis.

Chao OTOH, makes declaratives like "he will never play again" and the like.

As always, I'm one step ahead of you. Cheers!

 

[Rockdoc]

If he didn't have the fancy named break, they wouldn't be doing this. The MRI showed no structural damage, but since he's on the shelf anyway, they are doing an exploratory scope to be certain and guide the appropriate rehab.

That's how I read it. MRIs aren't foolproof, and he's got a problem that needs healing, so let's check it out completely.

agree. an mri really isnt great for knees except the obvious ligament tear

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

As always, I'm one step ahead of you. Cheers!

LIES!

I'm two steps behind. Where it is safer.

 

[Silver Surfer]

How long 'til the nerve starts firing?

 

[Corso]

LIES!

I'm two steps behind. Where it is safer.

Too damn smart...

 

[Szczepanik]

They're evaluating the cartilage, and will check out other structures while there.

He may have sustained a bit of meniscus damage, and they want to make sure that there's no sign of tibial osteochondritis.

The OP is jumping the gun on gloom & doom; if there is minor debridement needed, recovery from that is only 2-4 wks.

No reason at this time to change the 8 week estimate.

The ACL integrity wouldn't be under scrutiny, correct? The Lachman, Anterior Drawer test is relatively strong at ruling in an ACL tear.

My thinking was either medial meniscus/ MCL analysis, but I could be wrong. I like the osteochondritis hypothesis though.

 

[dallasdave]

. Too funny.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Give him two aspirin and call me in da morning

 

[gmoney112]

They're evaluating the cartilage, and will check out other structures while there.

He may have sustained a bit of meniscus damage, and they want to make sure that there's no sign of tibial osteochondritis.

The OP is jumping the gun on gloom & doom; if there is minor debridement needed, recovery from that is only 2-4 wks.

No reason at this time to change the 8 week estimate.

Ha. This is why I love the internet.

 

[Zman5]

This is good news.
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For Risen

 

[CCBoy]

They're evaluating the cartilage, and will check out other structures while there.

He may have sustained a bit of meniscus damage, and they want to make sure that there's no sign of tibial osteochondritis.

The OP is jumping the gun on gloom & doom; if there is minor debridement needed, recovery from that is only 2-4 wks.

No reason at this time to change the 8 week estimate.

Thanks Doc, I'm a linebacker at heart...you just put a new and important light upon the linebacker positional group. Thanks, Sir...

 

[CCBoy]

Yeah, but I actually know what I'm talking about.

Chao wouldn't know a square-out from a square knot.

Sometimes simple truth can cut quickly to the core.

 

[CCBoy]

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Adam Schefter

✔ @AdamSchefter


Cowboys MLB Anthony Hitchens suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee and will need 8 weeks to recover, per @toddarcher.

3:04 PM - Aug 27, 2017

 

[Rogerthat12]

Just rub some dirt on it...

 

[CCBoy]

Just rub some dirt on it...

Tape a salt tablet on it.

 

[Cowboys_22]

Tape a salt tablet on it.

Or walk it off......

 

[Doc50]

agree. an mri really isnt great for knees except the obvious ligament tear

On the contrary, MRI's are very good for evaluating cartilage damage.

In this case, if there is any subtle questionable or inconclusive finding, it's prudent to further evaluate by direct visualization via arthroscopy.

 

[Doc50]

How long 'til the nerve starts firing?

 

[conner01]

If he didn't have the fancy named break, they wouldn't be doing this. The MRI showed no structural damage, but since he's on the shelf anyway, they are doing an exploratory scope to be certain and guide the appropriate rehab.

That's how I read it. MRIs aren't foolproof, and he's got a problem that needs healing, so let's check it out completely.

Standard procedure to take close up look while you are in there

 

[Silver Surfer]