Redskins.com: Thomas Has Knee Scope, Out for Mini-Camp

[thesubmittedone]

I hope all these little injuries that keep coming out are just about us being cautious and NOT allowing anything to get to the season like last year. I just hope they're all as minor as they say.


Randy Thomas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Wednesday morning. He is expected to sit out this weekend's mini-camp.



Thomas is expected to be fully healthy by the start of training camp in late July.

The procedure to clean out the knee was performed by Dr. Ray Thal at the Reston Surgery Center.



Thomas is coming off a strong season in which he started 16 games at right guard for the Redskins. The 8-year NFL veteran earned Quarterback Club Player of the Year honors in 2006.



As a unit, the offensive line helped produce the league's 4th-best ground game and yielded just 19 sacks.
Thomas was selected as the team's Ed Block Courage Award winner, given to a player who overcame an injury last year. Thomas had suffered a fractured fibula late in the 2005 season.

[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

Damn, I hate seeing all of this :(

[THUNDERDOME]

He'll be fine.....

[21ppg=superbowl]

seems like the only time we hear about these types of procedures are when they happen to a star. makes me wonder if the skins don't publicize minor players getting similar treatments (because it's less news worthy) or if we simply have the horrible luck of only our good players getting these injurys while our depth remains healthy.

all of these "precautionary" surgeries bother me.

[thesubmittedone]

Yeah... I'm getting just a bit bothered by all this too. Hopefully it's truly as I claimed, that all of this is to just make sure we don't go into the season saying "We should've dealt with it then" like we did last year.

[S.T.21 will eat you alive]

Thomas is one of my favorite players in the team. I really hope he gets well real soon. I have a good feeling about this season. I am glad all the injuries and stuff are happening BEFORE the season rather than the middle. I feel like we are getting all these "out of the way" now. On the other hand, now ESPN and everyone else will underestimate us even MORE and I love it.

[macnoke03]

Sounds like a routine enough procedure and he'll be fine.

[c4man5282]

He'll be fine.....

just like thunder said he will be fine....they are getting it outta the way now so he will be ready for training camp and the start of the season

[TK]

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
June 13, 2007



WASHINGTON REDSKINS G RANDY THOMAS UNDERGOES

ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY ON RIGHT KNEE


Ashburn, VA - Washington Redskins guard Randy Thomas underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this morning. He is expected to be ready for when training camp opens in late July.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Ray Thal at the Reston Surgery Center.

[Stophovr6]

Glad to hear it went well.

[communion5]

jeez, so starts the foreshadowing of the decline of the the dirtbags. ;) i really hope thomas is a quick healer, what are we going to do with these nagging injuries, these guys need more vegetables and they need to stop eating so many damn turkey burgers at lindas. :D

[Rocky21]

Isn't this kind of late in the off-season to have this procedure done?

Somebody tell me that this is a normal and acceptable time frame. Please.

[jwpanic]

Isn't this kind of late in the off-season to have this procedure done?

Somebody tell me that this is a normal and acceptable time frame. Please.
this is a normal and acceptable time frame.

[CaptChaos86]

It does seem kinda late in the offseason. I hope he has a speedy recovery we def need him in the lineup.

[authentic]

Larry Michael mentioned today that it was a very minor procedure, and that he should definately be ready for training camp.

[BKSkinsFan]

I'd rather see that now then during the season. He's going to be an important piece to the line this year, I'd think he'd be pulling more often than last year with Dock gone. Not sure how Wade will do with that, I don't think it's something he's done much before.

[BALLz]

After the Mini camp this week end they are done until Training Camp right? I hope so cuz these guys seem beat up already. I don't know who the trainer is but they need to start teaching these boys how to stretch and warm up properly. I know it wouldn't have made a difference for Thomas but I know a bunch of guys have been sitting out for muscle pulls.

[BGFollower]

can't say i like that we waited this long to get this done. cutting it kinda close IMO

[The Full Monty]

5 Randy Thomas types on the o-line could get us a dynasty.

Get well soon, Randy.

[The Full Monty]

Well, this'll help spur competition in the top RG back-up spot among our linemen.

[Darth Tater]

seems like the only time we hear about these types of procedures are when they happen to a star. makes me wonder if the skins don't publicize minor players getting similar treatments (because it's less news worthy) or if we simply have the horrible luck of only our good players getting these injurys while our depth remains healthy.

all of these "precautionary" surgeries bother me.
The skins publicize this stuff on EVERY player, stars just get more bump from other media outlets, haters dancing (we do it too when it they're guys) and the gloomy guses. We also tend to remember when stuff like this happens to our key players and important acquisitions more than just a guy most think is just camp-fodder. Another reason is that at the NFL level, there's really not much tangible difference between the aces and the also-rans (except for the handful of freaks). Mostly the aces just push themselves harder, just have a higer pain threshold and are usually not whiners. They're more likely to play/practice hurt, try to comeback from an injury too soon, overwork themselves or ignore injury that maybe they shouldn't.

[Cdowwe]

Glad to see it went well...heal soon

[SkinsGuy]

Relax guys. :)

This is just some minor scope and cleaning procedure. Not a intrusive, complex operation that Thomas will have to re-hab and everything.

He should be fine by training camp. :)

[cphil006]

sounds routine.

He'll be back full strength.

[worstSeat]

The skins publicize this stuff on EVERY player...

Quick, name three third-stringer surgeries off of the top of your head!

[stwasm]

Get it out of the way now, rest him and let's bring him along slowly until September 9.

[Gary@Redskins.com]

Guys, I had this same procedure done two weeks ago, so I feel I can comment here. I even went to the Redskins team doctor to have my knee cleaned out.

The surgery was about 30 minutes. I could walk without crutches or a cane the same day of the surgery. I kept the knee iced and elevated. I didn't even need vicodin, a pain reliever. I was told it would be a 2-6 week rehab, but it's closer to the 2 weeks, really. I was told I didn't need physical therapy, although I'm sure Randy will take advantage of the trainers and rehab specialists on staff. That will help speed his recovery.

After a week, I wasn't limping anymore. After two weeks, I still have some soreness where the incisions are, and my knee gets stiff when I sit too long, but that's to be expected. There are some simple flexibility exercises that will help.

Trust me, there is absolutely nothing to worry about on Thomas with this surgery. That's not propaganda, that's not PR spin...It's the truth! :)

[Ant15fromNJ]

Hes a vet its okay if he misses this but we need him ready for training camp.

[ThePreciating]

We are backup guardless.

[Darth Tater]

Quick, name three third-stringer surgeries off of the top of your head!
Um, the fact that I can't only PROVES my point.

[Chris 44]

Guys, I had this same procedure done two weeks ago, so I feel I can comment here. I even went to the Redskins team doctor to have my knee cleaned out.

The surgery was about 30 minutes. I could walk without crutches or a cane the same day of the surgery. I kept the knee iced and elevated. I didn't even need vicodin, a pain reliever. I was told it would be a 2-6 week rehab, but it's closer to the 2 weeks, really. I was told I didn't need physical therapy, although I'm sure Randy will take advantage of the trainers and rehab specialists on staff. That will help speed his recovery.

After a week, I wasn't limping anymore. After two weeks, I still have some soreness where the incisions are, and my knee gets stiff when I sit too long, but that's to be expected. There are some simple flexibility exercises that will help.

Trust me, there is absolutely nothing to worry about on Thomas with this surgery. That's not propaganda, that's not PR spin...It's the truth! :)


:applause: A whole lot of people on this board will sleep a little easier thanks to your post Gary. Nice job. :cheers:

[flexxskins]

Come back strong Randy. I have already predicted that this is the season that you will make the Probowl. :thumbsup:

[thesubmittedone]

:applause: A whole lot of people on this board will sleep a little easier thanks to your post Gary. Nice job. :cheers:


:laugh: I know I will. Thanks Gary.

[More Complete]

You da man Gary! :cheers:

[SittingBull]

As long as he's ready by training camp I have no worries. Randy's a true warrior and knows what he's doing out on the field.

[HailfrmDEN]

Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy Randy ! Best wishes bra.

[Peregrine]

OH NO, THE SEASON IS OVER!

Wheres the nearest bridge?

[Park City Skins]

Damn. I'm booked solid. No time to be concerned about this. ;)

[Killerbo]

I don't know guys.....you guys are quick to brush this off...but it is still surgery even though its a little incision in the knee. I really don't want Fabini on our line if there are any setbacks with Thomas. We also really need to start darfting young talented oline men we can develop.

[Lurman]

The skins publicize this stuff on EVERY player, stars just get more bump from other media outlets, haters dancing (we do it too when it they're guys) and the gloomy guses. We also tend to remember when stuff like this happens to our key players and important acquisitions more than just a guy most think is just camp-fodder. Another reason is that at the NFL level, there's really not much tangible difference between the aces and the also-rans (except for the handful of freaks). Mostly the aces just push themselves harder, just have a higer pain threshold and are usually not whiners. They're more likely to play/practice hurt, try to comeback from an injury too soon, overwork themselves or ignore injury that maybe they shouldn't.

On the other hand, firmly entrenched starters are more likely to get away with missing a few weeks of mini-camp to clean out cartilage in their knee.

[SKINS FAN #56]

Man..more injuries :mad:

[smalex41]

I hope all these little injuries that keep coming out are just about us being cautious and NOT allowing anything to get to the season like last year. I just hope they're all as minor as they say.I can concede mini-camp given that Randy will need time to recover from the scope. He's a "PRO" and he knows his body and tolerance levels. I'm sure that he is concentrating on training camp and that he will be prepared. :)

[AceSkinsFan]

Thomas is a vet, he knows the scheme and doesn't really need to be part of the mini camp for that reason. I'd rather he get it taken care of now, sit early and be ready for training camp. Better now than in week 5 of the regular season.

[SUSkinsFan]

Get well soon Randy, we need ya out there

[Chris Worthy]

Thanks for the info Gary. That will ease the concern on the board. Not everyone will fell that way though and will still find a way to worry.

Take it easy Randy and dont rush to get back to standing in front of your grill for BBQ. :)