ESPN: Tony Romo undergoing surgery on collarbone on Tuesday

[jobberone]

Tony Romo undergoing surgery on collarbone on Tuesday

Todd ArcherESPN Staff Writer 4:00 PM ET

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will undergo surgery Tuesday on his left collarbone, according to sources.

It was decided last week that Romo would undergo a Mumford procedure. The surgery requires the distal part of the clavicle to be shaved, creating space between the shoulder joint to relieve potential pressure from a similar hit that led to the quarterback breaking the collarbone twice in 2015.

Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith had a similar procedure when he played for the Cowboys.

Romo had been contemplating having a plate inserted into the collarbone for added protection. He has broken the collarbone three times since 2010. He is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover, and he should be ready for the organized team activities that are scheduled for the end of May and early June.

This will be Romo's third surgery since 2013. He underwent two back operations in 2013, one in the offseason and one before the final game of the regular season.

Romo, who turns 36 in April, played in just four games in 2015 and the Cowboys posted a 3-1 record. He had five touchdown passes and seven interceptions before the injury.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story...omo-dallas-cowboys-undergoing-surgery-tuesday

 

[jobberone]

 

[Doomsay]

First chapter of the "5 year plan."

 

[LittleD]

What Fish didn't say was that he got those two little shots one which improves intelligence and one
that improves strength. He is now next of kin to Jason Bourne.

 

[percyhoward]

If I understand the science, this is the procedure that will create space between the bone and the joint, making a fracture less likely in the event of another similar fall.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

If I understand the science, this is the procedure that will create space between the bone and the joint, making a fracture less likely in the event of another similar fall.

sounds like space would make the joint wobbly if you ask me.

 

[percyhoward]

sounds like space would make the joint wobbly if you ask me.

No offense, but I'd ask a doctor.

 

[cowboyblue22]

hope all goes well because he is pretty much all the hope we have for the next two or three years.

 

[noshame]

Hope is good

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Hope is good

It's all we have.

 

[Aikmaniac]

hope all goes well because he is pretty much all the hope we have for the next two or three years.

lol yes he is.

He knows it too. He's giving everything he's got.

 

[MRV52]

I am no Doctor but putting Titanium instead of a space has to be stronger.

 

[Rogerthat12]

First chapter of the "5 year plan."

Chapter 2:

 

[AzorAhai]

 

[Sportsbabe]

Tony Romo undergoing surgery on collarbone on Tuesday

Todd ArcherESPN Staff Writer 4:00 PM ET

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will undergo surgery Tuesday on his left collarbone, according to sources.

It was decided last week that Romo would undergo a Mumford procedure. The surgery requires the distal part of the clavicle to be shaved, creating space between the shoulder joint to relieve potential pressure from a similar hit that led to the quarterback breaking the collarbone twice in 2015.

Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith had a similar procedure when he played for the Cowboys.

Romo had been contemplating having a plate inserted into the collarbone for added protection. He has broken the collarbone three times since 2010. He is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover, and he should be ready for the organized team activities that are scheduled for the end of May and early June.

This will be Romo's third surgery since 2013. He underwent two back operations in 2013, one in the offseason and one before the final game of the regular season.

Romo, who turns 36 in April, played in just four games in 2015 and the Cowboys posted a 3-1 record. He had five touchdown passes and seven interceptions before the injury.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story...omo-dallas-cowboys-undergoing-surgery-tuesday

He said he would leave it all on the field for the Cowboys and I respect that. His blood is blue and white Just like mine. He and Michael Irvin are my ride or die Dallas Cowboys.

I support Tony until the end of time.

 

[Nav22]

Remember when Romo's doubters tried to pin our 2014 success on Murray and the OL?

Oops!!! Get well and stay well, #9.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Has a surgery ever been reported as unsuccessful in the history of organized sports? Get well Tony.. There's life after football.

 

[Nightman]

I'm guessing Training Camp at the earliest.

Waiting until March seems strange.

 

[Doomsay]

Chapter 2:

Chapter 3

 

[percyhoward]

I am no Doctor but putting Titanium instead of a space has to be stronger.

I would have thought so too, but that's why we're not doctors. By creating a space, you lessen the force of an impact on the bone.

Attaching the titanium plate without creating a space not only makes the bone more susceptible to the force of an impact, but also requires screws, which would actually make the bone weaker