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They really don't know. It really depends exactly where it is, near one of the ends of the bone or in the middle, as well as the length of the "crack" for lack of an easier way to describe it. The stress reaction essentially isn't healing. The bone callus isn't developing properly so the healing isn't occuring. They put the rod in the bone to hold the callus in place so healing can occur. They may use electrical bone stimulators as well. There really is no way to predict how long it will take as the normal healing process, already isn't occurring. I'm assuming they've already gone through all of the nutrient/mineral deficiencies he may have.

i'm the same guy. Not a doctor but a physical therapist and athletic trainer who has worked in both the MLB and NFL as well as most other professional and amateur sports you can think of.

It's not a spiral fracture, just a stress fracture. He'll be fine after the surgery. He'll still have some pain but it won't effect his speed.

There is actually less limitations and more flexibility in the pass defences in the 34. In the 34 you replace a usually unathletic lineman with an athletic linebacker. The linebackers in this scheme are usually more athletic than the typical "mike" linebacker in the 43. This not only gives the option of pass rushing from multiple position but also multiple options in the pass defense.

The bigger question is: can he hold on to the ball after the hit. He tends to drop them.

It's not the balance that's important, (although that is one of it's primary purposes) it's the toe being able to extend or bend up. If it can't do that then you are unable to run. Try walking slowly and watch the way your big toe mmust extend. This can be a very big problem often referred to as turf toe. It can end careers if not taken care of properly. He really wasn't limping so my guess is they'll inject it with lidocaine so he can run on it and rest it during the week. Let's see how he is running before half time on Sunday when the lidocaine may start to wear off.

I once worked a soccer tournament where a Chistian Science school participated. A player on their team fractured and dislocated his ankle. I noticed they had no medical help on the sidelined and being naive about the school I offered to help. The politely delined and proceeded to pray with him. They then asked him to stand up!!!! Needless to say he fell over then they carried him away. I felt awful, like I was remiss in my duties because I couldn't convine them I could help. Once I researched the school I realized there was nothing I could have done. However, it was still one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a sports event.

Actually, they are one of the only radio shows which is broadcast on natinal TV also. Mike Golic played much longer in the NFL than Bob. And Mike Greenberg did alot of Chicago sports radio in the early years here in Chicago covering the Bulls championship and the other sports. He's also a Northwestern grad. John Clayton is the prime beat guy for Seattle as he lives there and is with the team all the time. All that being said....they are dead wrong about Seattle being better with Mo Morris unless it was said "Seattle is better with a healthy Morris than Alexander with a broken foot."

Vitamin B 12 is legal!! especially in the Orioles locker room.

Now that the baseball season is over, I'm switching sites. I post occasionally on soxtalk. I currently teach in a physical therapy program. I am a physical therapist and athletic trainer. I have experience in the NFL, minor league baseball and olympic sports. I try to inject some info on injuries and rehab (as well as opinions on other things). I live south of Chicago and am a season ticket holder for the Sox and Bears. I hope this board is as much fun as Soxtalk!!!!!