News: Werder: Tony Romo to have surgery

[whynot]

All in all, has any QB ever had this done?

I cannot think of any.

Aaron Rodgers had the same surgery done in 2013, I remember because I had it done then too.

It's a fairly common procedure, he'll be fine.

 

[Alexander]

Aaron Rodgers had the same surgery done in 2013, I remember because I had it done then too.

It's a fairly common procedure, he'll be fine.

As far as I understand, Rodgers did not have surgery for his collarbone.

 

[Aikmaniac]

Again let the record show how much Tony Romo loves this game and the Dallas Cowboys

 

[whynot]

As far as I understand, Rodgers did not have surgery for his collarbone.

You're right - I could have sworn he did.

The surgery isn't a huge deal though, like I said I've had it done. The main worry is post surgery infection.

 

[Alexander]

You're right - I could have sworn he did.

The surgery isn't a huge deal though, like I said I've had it done. The main worry is post surgery infection.

Running Backs have had it and came back that season. Just not sure about QBs. How it would affect the throwing motion having a plate in there. Probably nothing, just have never heard of it.

 

[Nightman]

Goff at 4 and RGIII for 4m

 

[whynot]

Running Backs have had it and came back that season. Just not sure about QBs. How it would affect the throwing motion having a plate in there. Probably nothing, just have never heard of it.

Given it's on his left side I imagine it shouldn't affect his motion much at all, it's just uncomfortable. Normally after 6 months they're remove the plate, but that would mean 6 weeks healing again.

It sounds like he should have had it done the first time, which is annoying, because it could have healed properly by now and wouldn't be an issue.

The crappy NFCE and the Cowboys unnecessarily prolonged playoff dream could bite them a bit here.

 

[noshame]

I hope they cast him in cement if needed, as long as his replacement is on board

 

[BigStar]

Now, if Tony's back can be improved with work, the Cowboys should be fine.

Let's keep our heads in the sands on that issue to make ourselves feel better (very much myself included).

 

[eternaljester81]

Running Backs have had it and came back that season. Just not sure about QBs. How it would affect the throwing motion having a plate in there. Probably nothing, just have never heard of it.

Considering it's a bone they're fixing, and bones aren't exactly meant to be flexible, I can't imagine it causing any throwing issues. It's also on his non-throwing side.

 

[Rockport]

Don't say nothing bad about Romo. Dudes be in their feeling around here.

Hey, you said he's retiring didn't you?

 

[Jerryrage]

They have to draft a QB with the 4th pick.

 

[Big D]

Double plate it! lol

 

[Teague31]

Hope it's done next week. Give him the max amount of time to heal up

 

[DandyDon1722]

Should have done this last year, when the recent fracture first occurred.

I agree Doc and it's troubling. No way is Tony making the calls on this - the staff should've been recommending it and they didn't and the only reason I can see is that on the one in a million chance we made the playoffs he could've played. It just seemed like a no brainer after the second fracture and third overall.

Can you please give us some insight as to this procedure. Will it strengthen the entire area to the point of prior to the first fracture or is it a stop gap to reinforce an area that has been traumatized twice in a year?

 

[visionary]

All in all, has any QB ever had this done?

I cannot think of any.

Putting a plate on the clavicle will not prevent it from fracturing again

The pressure point will just be in a different place

 

[mattjames2010]

I just wish Romo would stop using his shoulder to stop the impact of a defender before the sack. You want to know why it keeps breaking? Because he's in the fetal position mid-air. I don't know if this is because he's self-conscience about his lower back and worried about it being injured.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Quick, someone call Mr. Miyagi.

 

[Doc50]

I agree Doc and it's troubling. No way is Tony making the calls on this - the staff should've been recommending it and they didn't and the only reason I can see is that on the one in a million chance we made the playoffs he could've played. It just seemed like a no brainer after the second fracture and third overall.

Can you please give us some insight as to this procedure. Will it strengthen the entire area to the point of prior to the first fracture or is it a stop gap to reinforce an area that has been traumatized twice in a year?

Surgery is the only way to return the shoulder support structure to its original end-to-end configuration when there's a complete clavicular fracture; otherwise the clavicle will be shortened. Since it was his non-throwing shoulder, that was less of an issue, but now he's had a rebreak before complete union. With the offseason ahead, there's no reason not to repair it properly, instead of having the bones heal side-to-side.

The internal fixation is not used to make the bone stronger; its purpose is to hold the fracture site entirely stable so that proper anatomy is maintained during the healing process. It is not sufficient to set this type of fracture and expect to stay in position, since it can't be casted.

He'll be fine next year, until the next violent sack.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Thanks for that. Sounds like he'll be fine - also his back is now two years removed from surgery.

Too be honest, I 'm not as concerned about Tony's health next season half as much as I am about who's playing safety for us.