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So, we're 7-6. We've hung on for dear life, awaiting the return of Aaron Rodgers, "The one who would bring playoffs." Memories of 2013 abound. 

He has "the Gift". All that could possibly hold The two-time MVP from returning to the field, leading us to victory again?

A Bone density scan.

So, what the hell is a bone density scan? Well, without getting technical (I've had four of these), it tests the strength of the bone matrix.

What the hell is bone matrix? Per the medical dictionary:

bone matrix the intercellular substance of bone, consisting of collagenous fibers, ground substance, and inorganic salts.

The bone matrix up close

 

In Aaron's case, the bone density scan (or DEXA scan, which stands for dual-energy X-ray absorption) will show how well his collarbone has healed post surgery at basically the cellular level, as it measures mineral density. If Rodgers has had a past DEXA scan, they will be able to use that prior scan as a baseline. Because while his arm strength is clearly fine, as he's already winging bombs fifty yards downfield, if our porous offensive line lets a defender through, and Aaron gets hit, he's got to be able to withstand getting driven to the ground. 

The Packer medical staff is one of the most conservative in the NFL, regardless of what that jackass Martellus Bennett opined on Twitter. If he's not healed, he won't play. In other words, our season could very well hinge on the result of this test.

Keep your fingers (and toes) crossed, Packer Nation! 

 

 

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The plates and screws may never come out. [re]Injure would likely be new injury from what I read, or at least a break in different location of the clavicle. 

He likely gets more protection than normal, from McCarthy and the refs. Doubt there is a player in the league who wants to be the guy who ended Rodgers season... other than seahawk douche's. 

Thunderbird posted:

Off topic, but the scariest thing I ever did in my life was throw a live grenade.  I'm not kidding when I say I almost pissed myself moments before.

Me too. I didn't ever throw a frag, but threw several concussion grenades. One time had to pull the pin and hold one in front of me for a few minutes before releasing into the water.  We used them for anti-swimmer attack training.

Um, yeah.

Riverside was in the City Conference...let's just say at State Sectionals in the 100 yard back prelims the Nicolet and Bay backstrokers were out of the pool and  dried off before I finished. 

Now in soccer......that was the City's heyday. Those suburban teams couldn't hold a candle to Riverside, Custer, Madison or South....

Refresh me on where you matriculated and what years?

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Blair Kiel posted:
Hungry5 posted:

I thought you played soccer?

Milwaukee Riverside utilized my talents in 3 sports....while on topic, just found my letter sweater after 23 years in a Florida attic....

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I thought you were doing Village People cosplay.  

Kiel gettin' wild with the goatee!  Next he'll be piercing his nipples and start spinning dubstep.  

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