LayLow Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Brady Tom Brady has reportedly suffered several setbacks in his recovery from surgery to repair a torn MCL and ACL due to infection and has undergone three additional procedures to eradicate it. Brady confirmed last week that he had one more surgery to "clean and to test the wound," but the Herald reports he's had two more since then. Doctors fear the infections will compromise the initial reconstruction and the entire process may have to be redone, starting from scratch. Infections after knee surgery are considered rare and one doctor told the paper that Brady has had "really bad luck." He could be OK if the infections clear, but the process could prove career threatening if Brady needs another full reconstruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Discussion on Mike and Mike right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 And Matt Cassel's value rises in keeper/dynasty leagues everywhere................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaim.Witz Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Perhaps the infection is an undisclosed STD from Giselle, who is a carrier, after contracting it from Leonardo DiCaprio. I'm sure I read it somewhere.....Ummmm, still looking for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I only caught the tail end of the Mike and Mike discussion but it sounded like using a cadaver's ACL could be an option, but that would be worst case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I only caught the tail end of the Mike and Mike discussion but it sounded like using a cadaver's ACL could be an option, but that would be worst case. From the discussions I have heard, a cadaver's ACL is not a great option, because you are using dead tissue, which is more succeptible to infection. Using live tissue is supposed to be the most efficient way to reduce the chance of infection. It has not been disclosed which type of ligament was used in brady's initial surgery. Feel bad for the guy....the chance of infection is suppsoedly below 5%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Why doesn't Teddy Bruschi give him his ACL, I'm sure he could get by with only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Why doesn't Teddy Bruschi give him his ACL, I'm sure he could get by with only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Did he go to the Cleveland Clinic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 It has not been disclosed which type of ligament was used in brady's initial surgery.ESPN Radio's Sport Center is saying that it was the patellar tendon graft that has become infected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Why doesn't Teddy Bruschi give him his ACL, I'm sure he could get by with only one. Hines Ward only has one ACL Seriously................. Snippet: Hines Ward is a teacher. He has taught defensive backs to be wary of his presence lest they find themselves laid out like a felled tree by one of his savage blocks. He has taught his employers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to ignore the NFL actuarial tables that reflexively dismiss the potential of a six-foot, 205-pound wide receiver with one ACL who can't run all that fast or jump all that high. He has taught fans that a man can average 100 catches and 1,165 yards over three seasons while conducting himself like a thorough professional and remain, for all intents and purposes, a complete unknown in the world's most hyperpublicized sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Did he go to the Cleveland Clinic? beat me to the punch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Staph again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 From the discussions I have heard, a cadaver's ACL is not a great option, because you are using dead tissue, which is more succeptible to infection. Using live tissue is supposed to be the most efficient way to reduce the chance of infection. It has not been disclosed which type of ligament was used in brady's initial surgery. Maybe Joe Theisman can donate his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__HAUSE__ Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm sure there is a Pat's fan out there that would give him their's...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hines Ward only has one ACL Seriously................. Snippet: Hines Ward is a teacher. He has taught defensive backs to be wary of his presence lest they find themselves laid out like a felled tree by one of his savage blocks. He has taught his employers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to ignore the NFL actuarial tables that reflexively dismiss the potential of a six-foot, 205-pound wide receiver with one ACL who can't run all that fast or jump all that high. He has taught fans that a man can average 100 catches and 1,165 yards over three seasons while conducting himself like a thorough professional and remain, for all intents and purposes, a complete unknown in the world's most hyperpublicized sport. And John Elway had none. True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 And the football gods looked down and said "Ya know Tom, maybe 3 Superbowls, a league MVP and a handful of passing records is enough..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hines Ward only has one ACL Seriously................. Snippet: Hines Ward is a teacher. He has taught defensive backs to be wary of his presence lest they find themselves laid out like a felled tree by one of his savage blocks. He has taught his employers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to ignore the NFL actuarial tables that reflexively dismiss the potential of a six-foot, 205-pound wide receiver with one ACL who can't run all that fast or jump all that high. He has taught fans that a man can average 100 catches and 1,165 yards over three seasons while conducting himself like a thorough professional and remain, for all intents and purposes, a complete unknown in the world's most hyperpublicized sport. When the doctor suggested Hines use a cadaver ACL Hines Blind sided him in the examination room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 When the doctor suggested Hines use a cadaver ACL Hines Blind sided him in the examination room But it was a clean hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 When the doctor suggested Hines use a cadaver ACL Hines Blind sided him in the examination room After further review, the NFL did not fine him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 When the doctor suggested Hines use a cadaver ACL Hines Blind sided him in the examination room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Any reports on if the infection has reached his hair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Even if they have to cut off his leg he will still be a top 5 QB next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 That really sucks. Is this the same strain of antibiotic-resistant staph that infected Winslow? I seriously doubt that Brady's career is in jeopardy, though. I don't know where that came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 That really sucks. Is this the same strain of antibiotic-resistant staph that infected Winslow? I seriously doubt that Brady's career is in jeopardy, though. I don't know where that came from. I think the Boston Media is making it more of a story than it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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