They used chicken bones. Why aren't you keeping up?Do we know if he had the Experimental ACL or hybrid (combo synthetic/natural ligament) ACL replacement surgery? Did they need to do a bone graft?
Any details?
But by your logic Jake Long shouldnt play this entire season. Bradford didn't come back any earlier than any other athlete has, he had more time than most even. It was just bad luck pure and simple.I was just wondering who made the final decision to let him go full contact. I'm not sure I'd call it blame since there's no way to prove anything but I would like some clarification on how it's all determined because I feel there is something to learn here. Not just for us, but for all sports. All the tests may say it's good to go but it's always better to wait a little longer than you think, especially when there's data that suggests success is better the further out you go. And just because there are a few examples of players coming back VERY soon and doing fine, I don't think that should start becoming protocol or even close.
At this point, it's water under the bridge.
I think Bradford would be pretty close to being ready by the start of camp next year. His original injury took place in week 7 and he had surgery during the first week of November. He is already a full 6 weeks ahead of where he was last year. The question I think that is relevant, is how strong his leg was prior to the surgery - if it was at 100%, then you could expect a 9-12 month recovery time and he could be ready to go for week 1 of 2015. If it wasn't, then he may be delayed a bit. Too any variables at this stage to write him off or pencil him in as starter. JMO
There is a pretty good chance that they can reuse the tunnels in the bones from the first surgery if they are still good. It also depends on if he used a ligament from his body or a cadavers ligament. Hopefully we will get better details about the extant of the tear and the surgery.Is there a chance the injury isn't as bad as thought OR is it a complete reconstruction no matter what?
You hit the nail on the head there - the choice of graft this time is so important. I'm hoping they give everyone a but if a heads up. God speed to Bradford and his recovery.There is a pretty good chance that they can reuse the tunnels in the bones from the first surgery if they are still good. It also depends on if he used a ligament from his body or a cadavers ligament. Hopefully we will get better details about the extant of the tear and the surgery.
And because he's so fancy. But you already know.Because he is so classy
Well...OTOH, you look at AP he came back faster too. I think the point has to be it's risky period. Never forget that his doc cleared him to play.The question has to be asked if Bradford was playing too soon. No one has been asking it. Everything I've read says that patients are at the highest risk of a re-tear in the first year post-op. Bradford wasn't even close to being a year after the surgery. I have to question the move there, whether that's on the doctors, coaches, or even Bradford himself. I honestly don't think he should have been playing so soon- at least not full contact.