How is RGIII?

[Skinz4Life12]

There is a risk of injury every time you step on the field. There is no "no chance of injury".

Well I think that's obvious, but when his knee buckles on a routine bootleg and picking up a botched snap its safe to say the chances of re injury are significantly higher than normal due to the existing injury

[brandymac27]

Stated by the coach, not the doctors. At least in the linked article.

I would assume Mike was stating the doctors gave him this info. Mike is not qualified to make judgements like that.

[Ynot]

WOW! This could be tough. ESPN just posted he could be out 4 to 6 months if it is just one and if both need to be reconstructed he could be out 9-12 months.

http://espn.go.com/videohub/video/cl...goryid=2378529


Kirk Cousins you just may get your Chance to Prove your worth next year... Lets Pray RGIII will not need to have major surgery as suggested!

[brandymac27]

Well I think that's obvious, but when his knee buckles on a routine bootleg and picking up a botched snap its safe to say the chances of re injury are significantly higher than normal due to the existing injury

All I'm saying at this point is that if there was still a risk for further injury, he shouldn't have been playing until his knee was in fact 100%.

[msak24cardss]

I'm a little out of touch since the game Sunday, but I'm sure RG will be ready for the Pro Bowl in a couple weeks. I heard he has one of those chambers he can go into and come out good to go. That being said.
This is the NFL and John Gruden called it right weeks ago. Theres a reason NFL teams dont run the pistol. Heres looking at a full recovery (no matter how long it takes) and a change in the system next year.

Hail

[Skinz4Life12]

All I'm saying at this point is that if there was still a risk for further injury, he shouldn't have been playing until his knee was in fact 100%.

Yep, and that article certainly leads you to believe that was the case. I was actually hoping for no brace based on those comments. I'm glad that wasn't the case.

It seems dr. Andrews comments about being very nervous about him playing were a bad omen of things to come

[TD_washingtonredskins]

This is the NFL and John Gruden called it right weeks ago. Theres a reason NFL teams dont run the pistol. Hail

What does the pistol have to do with the injuries Griffin has sustained this year?

[MrJL]

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This is the NFL and John Gruden called it right weeks ago. Theres a reason NFL teams dont run the pistol. Heres looking at a full recovery (no matter how long it takes) and a change in the system next year.

Hail

really? The pistol is responsible for what happened? Gruden's a fool if he said that.

[2cents]

What does the pistol have to do with the injuries Griffin has sustained this year?

Nothing at all.....

[clskinsfan]

Yeah, I didn't say otherwise. I also wasn't talking about a "rupture" or complete tear injury. I was talking specifically about the LCL ligament, not severe LCL injuries which yes, typically occur in conjunction with additional ligament involvement/injury.

I apologize for the assumption of a rupture. The very nature of the surgery (open vs. arthroscopic) led me to believe that this particular procedure is reserved for a ruptured ligament.

[Skinz4Life12]

What does the pistol have to do with the injuries Griffin has sustained this year?

Absolutely nothing. Thats a clown statement if Gruden really said that

[smoked]

Some of what you say is very accurate. However I would add an ACL does not regain nerve ending so the idea of a graft taking or regaining is inaccurate. It is strictly a replacement to a failed mechanical structure within the joint structure. An allograft today is very strong and can provide excellent strength, also since it does not require harvesting it could be argued that it the recovery would be quicker. Looking at the autograft route, since he tore it when he was younger(college) they already did an autograft either patellar or hamstring. So now he has only one option if he goes this route. Patellar tendon requires taking part of the knee cap, and is the gold standard, it can be associated with longer recovery and anterior knee pain(AP had this done by Andrews so that says something). This is the stronger of the two options, so him having just one option changes the dynamic and makes an allograft potentially more viable. An autograft hamstring is where they strip one of your hamstring tendons.
When Andrews goes into repair the LCL, he'll check the laxity and see if there is any fraying/tears on the ACL. Most likely it'll be debrided and reconstructed, the LCL will heal before the ACL. Just hope this quads and muscle recover after the surgery. He has the best sports med doc in the world.

You stated a lot of the same as I. We agree on most, and where we disagree may be in terminology. By incorporation I mean revascularization of the graft. An autograft is much faster in that regard - which is why AP returned so quickly - and is also the reason it's chosen for high-level athletes. It will get stronger sooner.

There is much debate about using allografts vs autografts in young athletes. An allo can be rejected, diseased (rare) but even the process of sterilization can delay revascularization. But, you're right - his first recon limits his options. It'll be interesting to see what route the good doc takes. My money is on a hamstring autograft. Thanks for you post.

[brandymac27]

Yep, and that article certainly leads you to believe that was the case. I was actually hoping for no brace based on those comments. I'm glad that wasn't the case.

It seems dr. Andrews comments about being very nervous about him playing were a bad omen of things to come

And unfortunately, this wasn't the only article that said this. There were quite a few. Not to mention, Shanny mentioned the doctors said he was 100% w/ no risk for further injury in a PC.

[FSUSkins24]

What does the pistol have to do with the injuries Griffin has sustained this year?

My first thought after reading that.

[clskinsfan]

What does the pistol have to do with the injuries Griffin has sustained this year?

I would assume he means the option. And if he does I agree with him.