How is RGIII?

[Leonard Washington]

From ESPN News Schefter: Dr. James Andrews determined Griffin has complete tear of the patella graft that was used to repair his torn ACL in 2009, Andreews likely will usa a patella graft from Griffins other knee to repair the most recent tear. Stay tuned for more updates

would that weaken the healthy knee?

[mcgraw238]

I think the 6-8 month quotes are not taking into account it's his second ACL reconstruction. Look up ACL Revision Surgery, it's a much less known quantity as far as rehab time and return to previous function. My guess is he either does not play next season or at least until late in the season.

Mort's timeline was sourced to folks tied to Dr. Andrews shop, so I suspect the 6-8 months contemplates we are dealing with a 2nd ACL issue. My concern is whether they are floating this timeline due to the firestorm out there when the actual process will be longer.

[HOF44]

My concern is whether they are floating this timeline due to the firestorm out there when the actual process will be longer.

My concern too. The Skins I believe have been less than forthcoming about his injury. I believe that it was all BS about not being able to move because of the brace.

[JMUSkins]

I'm concerned that so many people are concerned about the concerning speculation concerning Griffin's concerning injury.

[smoked]

would that weaken the healthy knee?

Only in the sense that the middle third of the healthy knee's patellar tendon will no longer be supportive, but realistically, no. It will have little to no bearing on any ability to withstand trauma in the future. In essence, once it's healed it is as structurally sound - strong - as if it were completely intact. As mentioned, the only downside is that that patellar tendon can no longer be a donor to any future ligament reconstruction.

[lovetoaster]

My concern too. The Skins I believe have been less than forthcoming about his injury. I believe that it was all BS about not being able to move because of the brace.

Well to be fair, it was RGIII himself saying that about the brace. Shanahan basically said "he does not like it, but he has to wear it."

[doghouse4x4]

I'm concerned that so many people are concerned about the concerning speculation concerning Griffin's concerning injury.

I'm concerned you're concerned concerning that we have to be concerned with all the consternation.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I believe I've read that the patella graft is stronger than a hamstring graft and getting a graft from a cadaver can result in tissue rejection which would set him back considerably longer.

I'm encouraged that they are doing it this way. To me it shows that they are willing to delay recovery (at least I would think cutting both knees is more impactful than simply taking one from a cadaver) to do it right. Based on the perception over the past month, I think that's a wise move. No short cuts!

[StephenB]

I think the best thing to do is to not speculate on the time it takes him to recover. It'll just drive you bats**t crazy. Each person heals differently, so only time will tell.

[JMUSkins]

I'm concerned you're concerned concerning that we have to be concerned with all the consternation.

That's very concerning.

[TheDane]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-fixed-anyway/

Confirmation that ACL reconstruction was required. What we don't know is how it was done, and, we don't know the extent of the LCL surgery. So it's impossible to get any further clarity on timetable from this news. Sorry.

[mentallyinept]

NFL.com is reporting that the surgery is complete.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...th-acl-and-lcl

[pgreena911]

MarkMaske ‏@MarkMaske

R. Griffin surgery ongoing, person close to situation just said. Griffin's ACL found to be in decent condition but "needs to be stronger."

[demarc007]

At this point, all we really need for Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III’s knee surgery is a few television cameras, and the yellow first down line where Dr. James Andrews is making an incision.

Now, his father has added his voice to the chorus, with RG2 saying that RG3’s right ACL wasn’t completely torn, but was repaired anyway.

“Robert’s ACL is intact, but not enough for his profession,” Griffin II said in a text message to Jim Corbett of USA Today. “You and I could be fine. But he is an athlete. So they will replace.”

The LCL (one of the lesser known CLs) was torn, and both were reconstructed by Andrews.

Griffin’s father said there was no evidence of the ACL tear on the initial MRIs, which might explain some of the early ambiguity about his condition.

Given that it’s the second ACL surgery for RG3, and the fact there’s other damage, an Adrian Peterson-type miracle rehab might be hard to pull off.

But what we know for now is that he’s in for a significant time away, and there are enough reports to go on that it’s impossible to know at the moment how long it will take.

Now that dad’s chimed in, perhaps the last man left to check with is Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, to see if the Redskins should have shut RG3 down Stephen Strasburg-style for the good of the franchise.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-fixed-anyway/

[skinsfansince1988]

just read that ACL was fine just needed to be stronger

let me say I hate the media, did you all read what that NFC East blogger wrote, that the Redskins lied about RG3's injury, that we should not believe them about his injury and they are saying that teh Redskins are saying 6-8 months so they can sell tickets, what kind of BS is that?