David J. Chao, MD @ProFootballDoc 12m
Updates are in on
@AaronRodgers12 clavicle injury. First off, much respect for the QB to jog off, and try to "put pads back on" to come back
2nd, I am on the outside looking in and trying to share my insider knowledge/experience. I have no insider information. Respect Dr MacKenzie
Based video and all new info, it appears that
@AaronRodgers12 has a non displaced distal clavicle fx @ AC joint. Surgery is unlikely.
There is risk of displacement and further damage if he were to return immediately. All signs point to ligaments ok (CC, AC, CA, GH, etc).
The only reason to do surgery would be for displacement which he doesn't seem to have now. But return to early play would risk this
Hard to give time estimate on
@AaronRodgers12 return w/o examination or seeing studies. Based on available info and my experience: 4-6 weeks
If the
@AaronRodgers12 fracture incomplete as some speculate, could be sooner in the 2-4 week range.
#packers med staff will treat him right