Cavetoad posted:PackerPatrick posted:On Burnetts injury. The following is from Medscape.
"In the acute phase following a muscle contusion, hematoma maturation, inflammation, necrosis of damaged myofibrils, and phagocytosis of the necrotic debris are main features. The goal of therapy is to minimize hemorrhage and inflammation and control pain. Limb immobilization with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) should be performed for the first 24 hours in patients with minor contusions and for 48 hours in patients with moderate or severe contusions.
The general recommendation is to avoid heat during the first 24-48 hours to avoid increasing the extent of hemorrhage and edema. Once the lesion has stabilized, heat may help break up the mass of blood and tissue; however, in the literature, this has been shown to be of limited benefit.
The use of crutches should be emphasized for patients with thigh contusions, as weight bearing following the thigh contusion injury may be extremely painful and may extend the damage. The knee joint should be flexed to pain tolerance in conjunction with the compression dressing. Compression gently increases tension, limiting the extent of the intramuscular hematoma. In addition, the position of flexion stretches the muscle, which increases tension and also facilitates drainage of the edematous fluid from the region.
The contusion generally stabilizes by 24-48 hours, and subsequent evaluation should dictate further treatment and prognosis. Reinjury is a significant factor in prolonging disability, and patients must be instructed to avoid retraumatizing the muscle."
Morgan has been key esp. close to LOS. But it may be possible for him to return if he can play through the pain. But my guess is that the risk for further injury might be too great. Cobb has the dreaded high ankle sprain which can linger.
Walking/limping wounded...
Huh?
Sorry, I'll listen to DocBenni first.
I'd put money on the fact that I understand that copy/paste better than you.
Usually when you search any given whatnot injury online, especially for yourself, you'll be just short of death and have 3 cancers.
A deep contusion to muscle tissue is a whole different world for the professional athlete than... well 99% of the rest of the world.
But thanks for posting.
Ok, that's much better news. I agree that some of the medical sites could make even a healthy person feel sick. But what I referenced was what was reported by GBP. It did sound pretty bad from the site referenced. I hope its not. I still wonder if the GB medical staff would let him play knowing that doing so would make the injury worse.
