Sprained MCL for Free

[carphalen5150]

you may get your wish after the roster is trimmed to 53

73 is open...72 and 78 could be open with Bowen and Ayodele possible cuts.

I still hate seeing the WRs running around with numbers in the teens. It just ain't right.

 

[1fisher]

Actually a sprain MAY BE A TEAR, it can also be just stretched it depends on the degree of the sprain.

By definition, a knee sprain is an injury to a knee ligament. The sprain may vary in severity from a slight stretch to a complete tear of the ligament. A mild, or grade 1, sprain simply stretches the ligament and causes pain and swelling. A moderate, or grade 2, sprain partially tears the ligament and is much more disabling. A severe, or grade 3, sprain is a complete rupture and often needs surgical repair.

quoted from one of those medical sites..........:

 

[theebs]

Well this is a bummer. He really needs the preseason. Playing against a number of good d-line players in the next three games would really have helped him.

 

[1fisher]

73 is open...72 and 78 could be open with Bowen and Ayodele possible cuts.

I still hate seeing the WRs running around with numbers in the teens. It just ain't right.

yea... me too...... QB wannabe

 

[Concord]

By definition, a knee sprain is an injury to a knee ligament. The sprain may vary in severity from a slight stretch to a complete tear of the ligament. A mild, or grade 1, sprain simply stretches the ligament and causes pain and swelling. A moderate, or grade 2, sprain partially tears the ligament and is much more disabling. A severe, or grade 3, sprain is a complete rupture and often needs surgical repair.

quoted from one of those medical sites..........:

WebMD

http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/Sprain


Sprains are injuries to the tough ropelike fibers (ligaments) that connect bone to bone. If you have a severe sprain, your symptoms may not be much different from those you would have with a broken bone. Health professionals rank sprains by degree of severity.

A first-degree sprain stretches the ligaments but does not tear them. Signs and symptoms may include:

Mild to moderate swelling and pain.
A stable joint that does not feel loose or wobbly.
Normal movement.


A second-degree sprain partially tears the ligaments. Signs and symptoms may include:

A pop or snap felt or heard at the time of the injury.
Moderate to severe pain and swelling.
Restricted movement.
Bruising.
Mild to moderate instability.

A third-degree sprain completely tears the ligaments. Signs and symptoms may include:

A pop or snap felt or heard at the time of the injury.
Mild to severe pain (pain is sometimes less in a complete tear than in a partial tear).
Severe swelling and bruising (often, but not always).
An unstable joint (feels wobbly or loose).
A grating sound or feeling.
A bulge (sometimes) at the site of a complete tear.
A change in sensation, such as numbness or tingling.
Recovery time for a sprain can vary, depending on a person's age and health and the severity of the sprain. A minor sprain in a healthy person may heal in a few days to a few weeks. A severe sprain can take several months to heal and may never heal completely, resulting in long-term pain, limited movement, deformity and instability of the joint, and repeated injuries.

First aid for a sprain includes rest (immobilization), ice, compression, and elevation. While a minor sprain will often heal well with home treatment, a moderate to severe sprain may require medical treatment, such as a cast or splint, physical therapy, medication, or surgery.

 

[AbeBeta]

WebMD

http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/Sprain

etc.

The sprain that keeps a guy out for an "extended period of time" is going to be in the #2 or #3 category

 

[sago1]

Since it's a sprain and not a tear, the odds are he'll miss 3-4 weeks. Just like Marcus Spears did back in 05. Remember. Sorry it happened because Free's development now set back since he'll miss the experience he could gain by working in the remaining preseason games/TC. However he'll be back in early September where his development can begin again & he can participate in team meetings & work out on the sidelines as his rehabbing progresses.

The bright side thank goodness is it's only 3-4 weeks and not a tear which means he's lost for rest of season which puts maybe our most promising young LT prospect on IR and entire rookie season is lost. Now, we'll all be asking soon enough, by end of August, if Free is ready to go.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

73 is open...72 and 78 could be open with Bowen and Ayodele possible cuts.

I don't think anyone's ever getting 73 again, at least as long as Jerry owns the team...

I have a feeling Free can have #76 next year if he likes that one.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

This is great news.....better then ACL, injured reserve list, out for the year.

I am just looking at it as glass half full!

 

[AbeBeta]

Since it's a sprain and not a tear, the odds are he'll miss 3-4 weeks. Just like Marcus Spears did back in 05. Remember. Sorry it happened because Free's development now set back since he'll miss the experience he could gain by working in the remaining preseason games/TC. However he'll be back in early September where his development can begin again & he can participate in team meetings & work out on the sidelines as his rehabbing progresses.

The bright side thank goodness is it's only 3-4 weeks and not a tear which means he's lost for rest of season which puts maybe our most promising young LT prospect on IR and entire rookie season is lost. Now, we'll all be asking soon enough, by end of August, if Free is ready to go.

In general the media only use the term tear to indicate something that needs surgery -- I've seen lots of players miss 8 or more weeks with a "sprained" MCL.

 

[5Stars]

In general the media only use the term tear to indicate something that needs surgery -- I've seen lots of players miss 8 or more weeks with a "sprained" MCL.

Everyone needs to remember that not everyone heals the same. Everyone heals differently...so, yeah, he could be out longer than 8 weeks or shorter that 4 weeks. There is no way to compare.

I sprained my MCL sliding into 2nd base and the doctor that worked on it told me to think about not playing the rest of the season and in 3 weeks I was back jogging and in week 4 I was playing...you just never know.

 

[kTXe]

Better than injuring the ACL, as far as I know. I'd say he misses about a month (possibly less), and I would be pretty surprised if he ended up on IR.

 

[Concord]

The sprain that keeps a guy out for an "extended period of time" is going to be in the #2 or #3 category

Maybe...Maybe not.

It depends on the guy and how much pain he can put up with.

I'm a MRI Tech and I've seen people with a #1 act like they need their leg cut off because of pain and I've seen people with #2 and #3 walk in and say...I really don't think there's anything wrong.

Who knows.

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

Like I said before, You can't compare Free's injury to Hasselbeck's because nobody is saying the GRADE of the sprain.

The GRADE of the sprain dictates how long he is out. So, until we hear the GRADE of the sprain, let's not assume it's 4 weeks. That is just bad reporting and speculation.

 

[AbeBeta]

Everyone needs to remember that not everyone heals the same. Everyone heals differently...so, yeah, he could be out longer than 8 weeks or shorter that 4 weeks. There is no way to compare.

I sprained my MCL sliding into 2nd base and the doctor that worked on it told me to think about not playing the rest of the season and in 3 weeks I was back jogging and in week 4 I was playing...you just never know.

Yeah - but that is a bit different than trying to move a 280lb DE, don'tcha think?

 

[5Stars]

Yeah - but that is a bit different than trying to move a 280lb DE, don'tcha think?

Yes...however a disability is a disability regardless. I know baseball is not as physical as football by try a "hook slide" into second base or home base! Your leg and knee is almost parallel to the ground depending on which leg you hook...

 

[Oh_Canada]

I doubt he goes on IR. If Free is as good as he looked yesterday and I do think he is, the Boys would be foolish to shut down his season. The position he plays is far too critical, regardless of his place on the depth chart.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I hate seeing the guy get hurt and miss time. But truthfully he has "the feet" of a left-tackle. What he seems to need is more weight and strength and this won't affect that a great deal. He needs a year of "seasoning" in the weight-room.

 

[Cbz40]

FWST: Blog:

Free update

Rookie tackle Doug Free has suffered a slight sprain of his right MCL, but the injury will not require surgery. He will miss some time, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season.


He suffered the injury during the Cowboys' touchdown drive in the third quarter on Thursday night in the preseason opener, but did not leave the game until after Tyson Thompson scored on a short run.


Free went to the Cowboys practice facility today for treatment as well as an MRI. Free told people if he had to play or practice he could.


- Mac Engel


Posted at 03:36 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBac



I like his attitude......

I hope he is out the minimal amount of time....

 

[MichaelWinicki]

FWST: Blog:

Free update

Rookie tackle Doug Free has suffered a slight sprain of his right MCL, but the injury will not require surgery. He will miss some time, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season.


He suffered the injury during the Cowboys' touchdown drive in the third quarter on Thursday night in the preseason opener, but did not leave the game until after Tyson Thompson scored on a short run.


Free went to the Cowboys practice facility today for treatment as well as an MRI. Free told people if he had to play or practice he could.


- Mac Engel


Posted at 03:36 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBac



I like his attitude......

I hope he is out the minimal amount of time....

Thanks for the post Pops.

That's some good news.