RGIII undergoing total reconstructive surgery: out 6-8 months

[12thMan]

By the way, had this been ACL, MCL, and PCL..would that have been worse?

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Bucket

He'll be back. They will run the same offense because it's so effective, and he will learn to be more careful like he was when it was hurt.

Mark S. Was talking about that on M&M this morning. He basically said the NFL will adjust and have to make it legal to lay out the QB because it's not fair to the defense. Basically he said he doubts this offense last much longer

[Monkeydad]

Not a chance of that happening with the concentration on concussions. QBs are nearly untouchable now and I don't see it swinging 180 degrees.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Not a chance of that happening with the concentration on concussions. QBs are nearly untouchable now and I don't see it swinging 180 degrees.

That's what I'm thinking to. We'll see I guess

[12thMan]

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.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

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.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

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.

[firstdown]

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.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by firstdown

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?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by firstdown

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.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by Lotus

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.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

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.

[SOUL-SKINS]

@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

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

@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

Negatively or positively? And in what regard recovery time or overall knee ligament health?

The problem we have going on right now is we have to few doctors that have examined Griffin and more leahman opinions or professional options dealing with other patients not named Robert Griffin III.

I want to hear from Dr Andrews specifically before anyone else. He is one of the only people on the planet right now who has a very good understanding of Robert and more in particular Robert's knee.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Negatively or positively? And in what regard recovery time or overall knee ligament health?

The problem we have going on right now is we have to few doctors and more leahman opinions.

I want to hear from Dr Andrews specifically before anyone else. He is one of the only people on the planet right now who has a very good understanding of Robert and more in particular Robert's knee.

Positively .... And yes I agree. I wanna hear more from Andrews