News: Tony Romo Postpones Decision On Possible Surgery For One Month

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Tony Romo Postpones Decision On Possible Surgery For One Month


http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...es-decision-on-possible-surgery-for-one-month



The decision about Tony Romo going under the knife this offseason has been pushed off for another month. That is potentially good news. The issue revolves around whether to attach a metal plate on Romo's left collarbone to give it more stability after having injured it twice this past season. Romo recently had a CT scan that showed "good growth" in the collarbone that could lead to a result of not having to have a surgery this offseason. If the collarbone can repair itself to such a state that the team and Romo feel comfortable with, he will pass on surgery. That decision should come in one month when they take another look.

Todd Archer reports that there is a possible third path, something called a Mumford procedure.


According to the sources, it is possible Romo could pass on having a plate inserted to reinforce the collarbone and have what is called a Mumford procedure in which the distal portion of the clavicle is shaved down. The recovery time would still be 6-8 weeks and have Romo back on the field for the organized team activities in May.

I think all Cowboys fans are hoping for a full recovery without surgery that will allow Romo to have a normal offseason. Any kind of surgery would disrupt that but we'll have to wait four more weeks to know for sure.
 

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Just what I thought, won't be available for OTAs.

So no work with Dez yet again in the off season.

Kind of the like the late decision on the back "procedure" a few years back.


Draft the QB.....please....
 

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I think this is something that if doctors feel this would help him then he should do it. I don't think Romo is being hesitant I think he is listening to what medical experts are telling him.
 

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Just what I thought, won't be available for OTAs.

So no work with Dez yet again in the off season.

Kind of the like the late decision on the back "procedure" a few years back.


Draft the QB.....please....

This!!
I feel bad for Romo as he's in a precarious situation for his future livelihood and the team. This has to be very frustrating for him since after all his shots, surgeries and off season therapy with this and other issues, falling at a bad angle could easily knock him back out of the game next year.
Got to start rebuilding with a new young rookie QB asap!!
 

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Poor Romo .He really wants to have some post season success but his body is giving out on him.
 

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I mean real doctors not message board posters. I have no doubt Romo will get the best advices from some of the best medical professionals out there.

I lol'd at you because I'm waiting for one day when you say...."what the heck"?? ... "What are they thinking"?? ... "How could they"??

No... Not you. You trust all that comes outta da ranch

Lol
 

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Tony Romo Postpones Decision On Possible Surgery For One Month


http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...es-decision-on-possible-surgery-for-one-month



The decision about Tony Romo going under the knife this offseason has been pushed off for another month. That is potentially good news. The issue revolves around whether to attach a metal plate on Romo's left collarbone to give it more stability after having injured it twice this past season. Romo recently had a CT scan that showed "good growth" in the collarbone that could lead to a result of not having to have a surgery this offseason. If the collarbone can repair itself to such a state that the team and Romo feel comfortable with, he will pass on surgery. That decision should come in one month when they take another look.

Todd Archer reports that there is a possible third path, something called a Mumford procedure.


According to the sources, it is possible Romo could pass on having a plate inserted to reinforce the collarbone and have what is called a Mumford procedure in which the distal portion of the clavicle is shaved down. The recovery time would still be 6-8 weeks and have Romo back on the field for the organized team activities in May.

I think all Cowboys fans are hoping for a full recovery without surgery that will allow Romo to have a normal offseason. Any kind of surgery would disrupt that but we'll have to wait four more weeks to know for sure.

I'm not feeling all this uncertainty.
 

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I lol'd at you because I'm waiting for one day when you say...."what the heck"?? ... "What are they thinking"?? ... "How could they"??

No... Not you. You trust all that comes outta da ranch

Lol

I trust what comes out of Romo mouth, this is not Jerry talking or Stephen. I have no doubts about Romo desire and if he can get a procedure done that lessens the chance of this same injury and prevent him from missing half the season then I would give it some thought just as Romo is doing. What you think he is doing this too miss OTA?
 

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When are people gonna realize the backup QB on this team is 36 years old...w/ some playoff experience...and capable of coming in and winning a few games?

The Dallas Cowboys need a starting QB:rolleyes:
 

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I trust what comes out of Romo mouth, this is not Jerry talking or Stephen. I have no doubts about Romo desire and if he can get a procedure done that lessens the chance of this same injury and prevent him from missing half the season then I would give it some thought just as Romo is doing. What you think he is doing this too miss OTA?

I think he should have surgery and put plate in.
He's breaking like glass.
 

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I think he should have surgery and put plate in.
He's breaking like glass.

Most will when they are driven into the turf as he was. As far as the procedure all I can say is I leave that up to Romo and medical professionals, if they feel this could lessen the chances then sure.
 
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