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Stafford might need surgery. FML


Just saw this on NFP and its basically the worst case scenario as far as development. What really upsets me is the it wasn't like he was getting "rocked." Pass protection was rough during the Bears game but their were not many free shots. On this  play he tried to avoid a tackle and now he might miss the rest of the season. FML!!!


http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Report-Staffords-knee-will-be-evaluated-again-Monday.html

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I'm not gonna get too worried about this

If this was “holy crap” serious, he wouldn’t have even been active the past two weeks. The fact that he’s the 3rd string QB again this week shows me that he’s not totally screwed.

That being said, this certainly doesn’t make me happy. But I think we’ll see Stafford sometime before week 10, and that should be fine.

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by simscity on Oct 18, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions  

not to worried...

he will be back. He will be starting against the softer part of the Lions schedule.

by JCruize on Oct 18, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I tried telling you guys before....

A kneecap subluxation could be pretty serious……

by KDawg on Oct 18, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, I am as a matter of fact

Your screen name indicates a clear lack of self-esteem. Tell me about your mother………

Thank you.

by TCLion on Oct 19, 2009 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not a Doctor......just a scientist

Studied Sports Medicine for two and a half years…..worked as a volunteer athletic trainer in college, for experience needed for my degree program…..have seen these types of injuries and studied the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis (how long it will take to rehab and heal) of such injuries and medical procedures associated with repairing internal damages. So, yes I have a pretty solid medical background. I posted a short bio here somewhere if you’re interested…..

1) Kneecap subluxation (dislocated kneecap), no significant internal ligament or tendon damage:
     a) Equivalent to a serious sprain (stretched ligaments and tendons are the definition of a sprain)
     b) Prognosis – 2-4 weeks of light duty and rehab (including physical therapy), NO RUNNING for at least 2 weeks

2) Kneecap subluxation, no significant internal ligament or tendon damage, with displaced or damaged cartilage or bone:
     a) Arthroscopic surgery typically required to remove any bone or cartilage fragments, especially in cases where the dislocation is a repeat injury (as in this case)
     b) Prognosis – 3-4 weeks (depending on the person and how quickly they heal, everyone heals differently, and the extent of the damage repaired) of light duty and rehab (including physical therapy), NO RUNNING for at least 2 weeks

3) Kneecap subluxation, torn or partially torn patellar tendon, significant ligament damage (including tears or partial tears), damaged or deformed quadriceps, or an overly tight lateral retinaculum (usually occurs when a prior dislocation stretched the ligaments, and when they healed the ligaments healed shorter than before, causing the the kneecap to be pulled out of place):
     a) Surgical procedures, potentially including Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (to repair a damaged or deformed quadriceps muscle that would pull the kneecap at an angle that might cause it to dislocate), Medial Patellofemoral ligament repair (the most commonly torn ligament when the kneecap dislocates), lateral release (to loosen the lateral retinaculum in order to reduce the ligament’s pull on the kneecap), and reattachment of the patellar tendon (if completely ruptured) would most likely be seriously recommended, if not required in order for the knee to heal properly.
     b) Prognosis: Partial tendon tears can be treated with a straight cast for 4-6 weeks. Any of the above surgical procedures will require 4-8 weeks of healing (or longer depending on the person), with likely little weight on the knee for a week or two, followed by light duty and physical therapy to strengthen muscles and other connective tissue surrounding the injury.

This is week 6 (the bye week). I do not see Stafford coming back in week 7, even if he has no significant damage (however, it is not impossible in that case). I would say he will be back at full strength in week 8 (if there is no significant damage and he does NOT need arthroscopic surgery). IF there is significant damage requiring surgery, we all saw Stanton come back after 3-4 weeks following his arthroscopic surgery, putting Stafford out until at least week 9 or 10 (IF he had the scope this week). If he has more serious damage than cartilage or bone fragments, and requires a more serious surgery to repair a ligament, tendon, or muscle tear, then he could be out for the season (8 weeks would possibly put us in week 14 before he returns (IF the procedure was done this week). The Lions would likely put him on the IR, ending his season, if that were the case).
         

by KDawg on Oct 19, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good stuff.

Is that timeline for the average joe or for a professional athlete in tiptop condition?

by CLF on Oct 20, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Healing time varies from person to person......

But it does help to have the advantage of a professional training staff, physical therapist, team doctor, and state of the art equipment. I would say that the average joe could heal in the same amount of time as a professional athlete, depending on that person and what they do to help the healing process. If they just sit around, it will take longer to heal (usually). Professional athletes work at healing (rehab/physical therapy), which not only accelerates the healing process slightly (generally), but also works to strengthen the muscles around the injury at the same time (typically). Like I said though, it depends on the person. Sometimes a person who does nothing will heal faster than a person who goes through rehab and physical therapy……it all depends on the person and their body’s response to the injury. The timetables I gave are averages for anyone with those injuries.

by KDawg on Oct 21, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stafford needs

a Hyperbolic chamber…lol.

by CLF on Oct 21, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Does that come from the Onion?

Or do you mean Hyperbaric Chamber? LOL! He isn’t Michael Jackson!

by KDawg on Oct 21, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

If there were a "hyperbolic chamber"

And Stafford used it…..it would “extravagantly exaggerate” his injuries…..lol

by KDawg on Oct 21, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

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