Monkeydad
01-09-2013, 02:52 PM
Per Grant Paulsen: Talked to a renowned surgeon who's operated on countless world-class athletes. Said 6-8 month recovery timetable: realistic, not assured....I found particularly interesting from my convo w/ the renowned doctor: RG3's previous ACL tear won't add time to rehab/recovery.
It sounds like to me, that at least by Dr. Andrews' high standards, the previous surgery may not have been up to par. Although it was not completely torn, he decided to completely re-do the prior procedure and replace it entirely. Perhaps that contributed to the injury? If not, at least we can be reassured that it should be even stronger than before now.
Side note, is anyone else seeing the MendMyKnee.com ad on top of the page? Funny, a little.
firstdown
01-09-2013, 03:05 PM
My mom had her knee replaced at age 73 and over a yr latter she is not a 100% so I'm guessing RGIII will not play in 2013.
donofriose
01-09-2013, 03:10 PM
It sounds like to me, that at least by Dr. Andrews' high standards, the previous surgery may not have been up to par. Although it was not completely torn, he decided to completely re-do the prior procedure and replace it entirely. Perhaps that contributed to the injury? If not, at least we can be reassured that it should be even stronger than before now.
Side note, is anyone else seeing the MendMyKnee.com ad on top of the page? Funny, a little.
Hopefully, hate comparing to AP's injury but hopefully it has a similar result, or Welker's knee, or Brady's. Well it comes back just as good if not better. Except with brady it took two seasons to recover completely.
BigHairedAristocrat
01-09-2013, 03:10 PM
Said I was going to stay away, but your increased circumspection today, BHA, has made me have to comment on the above.
Another role played in all of this is young Robert's fearlessness. I think that's a chink in his armor, a flaw - I think he's fearless to a fault. Now the coach knows that.
I don't think it happens again, either.
And if I'm reading between the lines correctly of the things Robert himself has been saying since Sunday on Facebook, I think he is kicking himself, too, and maybe he's wizened up about that.
Just admit it - you cant quit the warpath. No reason to take a hiatus.
My mom had her knee replaced at age 73 and over a yr latter she is not a 100% so I'm guessing RGIII will not play in 2013.
Can she hit an end zone fade?
SOUL-SKINS
01-09-2013, 03:13 PM
@john_keim: Folks: will be tweeting updated convo with Dr. Lehman and how much difference it makes if ACL repaired vs. reconstructed. one word: huge
Lotus
01-09-2013, 03:16 PM
My mom had her knee replaced at age 73 and over a yr latter she is not a 100% so I'm guessing RGIII will not play in 2013.
People heal a lot more quickly when they are 22 than when they are 73.
12thMan
01-09-2013, 03:21 PM
Hey First, could your mom jump into the stands at FedEx before her surgery?
SOUL-SKINS
01-09-2013, 03:22 PM
People heal a lot more quickly when they are 22 than when they are 73.
I'm thinking he was being sarcastic..... Well I hope so anyway.
My mom had her knee replaced at age 73 and over a yr latter she is not a 100% so I'm guessing RGIII will not play in 2013.
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