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The concern is for the person, not the game. Hope Hamlin is ok. Reaction seemed like a heart issue from the chest contusion. Other than a hospital, no better place to collapse 🙏🙏🙏
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The grass home
@Eagles
field potentially saves a serious knee injury for RT
#LaneJohnson
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Don't see how
#Tua
can return with the form of posturing in his arms/hands/fingers. Can't be anything else but presumed head trauma that can explain that away.
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Ribs hurt.
Pride injured.
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Pay attention to how
#KevinDurant
right calf contracts violently. Beleive it or not, the strength of the gasteocnemius muscle contracting so quickly/forcefully is what tears the Achilles tendon.
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Torn rotator cuff & sprained AC joint are two distinctly different injuries. Happy to do injury analysis if given full video. In any case, sling doesn't fit (way too small). Get well soon 🏥🩺
“I was on top for a week, now I got humbled back down”
Jerry gives an update recording his injury, his Twitter account, and tonight’s show.
#BullyHeart
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I know TV said "calf" and "as far as we know not Achilles" but video has me worried for the worst. Will explain why in an article soon. Hope the limited video lies.
Kevin Durant goes to the locker room after suffering an apparent non-contact injury on lower leg
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At request of
@barstoolsports
@BarstoolBigCat
fans, I have resorted to analyzing video game injuries.🤣
By limited video,
@OfficialJoJo25
appears to suffer right high ankle. Return to play timing depends on severity (and video game settings).
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Hope this is true! Vitals are key.
Being intubated (breathing tube) is normal.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Update on Damar:
His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests.
We will provide updates as we have them.
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Knee out of place so far, artery was torn.
One of the true emergencies.
Early action saves leg.
Still more hurdles.
Bears TE Zach Miller was having urgent vascular surgery in New Orleans last night to repair artery damage on dislocated knee, per sources
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This appears too be a thumb brace for instability which brings ligament tear into play as discussed already. Fingers crossed and hoping for good news.
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When laying on the ground unable to feel legs, having it turn out to be a spinal cord concussion is like completing a hail-mary. So happy for
#RyanShazier
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Anabolic steroids don't help schapoid healing or ringworm.
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Over 20 medical personnel at a game on field including emergency response docs and paramedics including AED devices. 🙏
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Got to say
@PFTCommenter
was impressive. And no injuries.
“No regrets. I feel like I’m about 50/50 to make the team.”
Tune back in next week to see if
@PFTCommenter
made the
@XFLDefenders
roster.
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Will be OK in long run but not this season. By video, clear left Achilles tendon rupture. Fairly classic. Season over and surgery.
#Minnesota
running back Mohamed Ibrahim out with a leg injury. Something definitely popped. Scary stuff. Hope he’s okay. Absolutely phenomenal talent.
#CFB
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By video, unfortunately ankle fracture dislocation. Will need immediate reduction, eventual surgery. Will miss most if not all of season.
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KD clearly grabbing at Achilles.
Not saying complete tear but that is too low to be called calf. Bad news, his finals are done even if there is a game 7. Good news, should not affect his free agency.
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On this limited video, I do not note a shoulder injury.
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I have a solution to the
@AB84
helmet issue. If he signs a waiver with full understanding on the potential consequences and waives his right to sue, let him wear the old helmet.
#InformedConsent
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I am sure no update tonight makes people rightfully worried, but the best sign of hope is the ambulance waited for his family before going to the hospital. Cardiac contusions are very serious but this immediate on field care gives Damar Hamlin a great chance.🙏
UC Medical Center does not expect to have an update tonight on Damar Hamlin's status, per ESPN's
@ColeyHarvey
. No press conference.
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By video, very clear ankle fracture/dislocation.
Fibula fracture and ligament tear.
Will need surgery.
Obviously done for year but reasonable chance to return for 2019 week 1.
Allen Hurns with a great catch, but he just suffered one of the nastiest leg injuries you will ever see
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Pretty classic Achilles tendon tear for
#MarcusMaye
. Even looked back to see who kicked him. Patients often swear to me that someone did.
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In life, this would land you in jail.
This kind of barbaric stuff doesn't belong in the game. Multiple game suspension coming for Myles Garrett.
#Genius
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#Tua
will be ruled out for
@MiamiDolphins
vs
@BuffaloBills
.
Outward signs of head injury means ruled out even if clears the concussion protocol.
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Not a single roughing the passer call for
#JustinFields
this season and even as a runner sliding didn't get this call either.
More egregious:
Lack of penalty or lack of head check?
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When you see this, it typically means a complete Achilles tendon rupture. Kudos to KD for trying to help the team. Hope the video lies.
Pay attention to how
#KevinDurant
right calf contracts violently. Beleive it or not, the strength of the gasteocnemius muscle contracting so quickly/forcefully is what tears the Achilles tendon.
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Telltale IV sign.
For those that doubted the muscle cramps and need for intravenous fluids: the bandage wrap around the forearm near elbow on the non-dominant side.
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By distanced video, appears to be right calf muscle strain. Doesn't appear to be Achilles. This is the non ACL side. Could miss significant training camp time and gastroc strains do linger.
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Dislocated knee confirmed.
Likely emergency surgery to "save" his leg comes next as artery likely disrupted. This is a
#ZachMiller
@ChicagoBears
situation. Wish this athlete the best but any
@NFL
dreams are likely over.
Warning - Graphic
Star UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton sufferers brutal injury
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Room air is 21% oxygen.
Would expect an attempt at extubation (removal of breathing tube) tomorrow.🤞🙏
More positivity added to our cautious optimism from last night.
Just spoke with Dorrian Glenn — Damar Hamlin’s uncle — who said his nephew is on a ventilator but he’s improved to 50% oxygen needed after being at 100%. He’s still sedated but main focus is recovering to breathe on his own & healing lungs.
Full interview on
@nflnetwork
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Sample of how delayed the broadcast is. Real kickoff vs TV.
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Ultimate in class and toughness.
Haven't been his team doctor for years and still the post game shout out today. (On the 10th anniversary of his ACL last year, he texted me thanks as well.)
#PhiplipRivers
is one of a kind and always will be loved.
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@NellyD15
@barstoolsports
@OldRowOfficial
By video, appears to have a "Jaylon Smith" type knee injury. Hope she can make a similarly great recovery.
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Every can have fun and criticize or make jokes.
I will take the mistake.
Video never perfect but clearly this is one of the errors, but note that I have not deleted the tweet to provide transparency. Owning the miss.
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This is GREAT early news!
The combined 20+ medical professionals from both
@BuffaloBills
and
@Bengals
teamed up to save his life with quick action. Cardiac arrest from the contusion and possible commotio cordis.
Keep the prayers coming!🙏
Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.
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In my almost two decades as
@NFL
team physician, I have never needed to have a player put on a helmet before passing a physical. The physical doesn't involve trying on a helmet, thus this report makes sense.
More on the Trent Williams' health: The
#Redskins
LT passed all parts of his physical, the team told his agent. Then he tried on a helmet and reported pain from surgery, which they are considering part of the physical. The team has 2 weeks to find a helmet that doesn’t hurt him.
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Down the highway from
@SoFiStadium
, my 9 year-old son had to play his basketball game with a mask on Sunday but...
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The fact that
#ZachMiller
is now having a MRI is a great sign. If leg still in danger, would not be worried about the ligaments. 👍
Bears TE Zach Miller now undergoing an MRI post-emergency vascular surgery to evaluate blood flow and anatomy of injured leg, per sources
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Common to control airway and breathing in all critical situations. Other than a hospital, no better place to collapse than an NFL field due to the two dozen medical professionals and emergency care equipment. 🙏🙏🙏
I am told that Damar Hamlin has been intubated and is currently listed in critical condition.
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Not sure how I offended you. Made it clear I haven't met or examined you and simply state that it will be a tough task. If you come back early and play well, you become an even bigger hero. Let me know how I wronged you & I would be happy to apolpogize.
SHUT UP! I done let a couple things slide, but y’all have no clue what’s even going on, just talkin to hear y’all selves talk! Last I checked, I serve the 1 & ONLY God who dictates everything, not all these twitter/“X” doctors who have NEVER seen me in their lives lol
God bless!
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By video analysis, appears to have frozen shoulder associated with arthritis and a rotator cuff tear. Unlikely to return to throw again this season. Hope he is OK.
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.
@sixers
fans can stop panicking.
By video, appears to be standard low lateral ankle sprain. Looks bad, heals well. Common basketball injury
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@DonHarris4
Please see my pinned tweet and watch the CNBC video to understand what I do. If you understand it and then still want to criticize, feel free. Thanks.
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Worry for left knee ACL retear on
@obj
. Hope I am wrong but left foot sticks in turf and knee shifts non contact.🙏
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Where is a college kid going to get this kind of money?
NCAA also says Wiseman "must donate $11,500 to a charity of his choice." Wiseman will be cleared to play on Jan. 12 at South Florida.
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.
@AaronRodgers12
is back for 2nd half. No big ACL type brace but appears to have a hinged sleeve with metal stays on side like would be used with a mild MCL sprain.
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By video, the news is not good.
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Are head coaches subject to concussion checks?
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#HIPAA
doesn't apply to yourself, only a third party.
Everyone has the right to disclose or not disclose their own medical info but that has nothing to do with HIPAA.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott declined to say he got the vaccine, pointing to HIPPA, but he believes the team will reach the NFL vaccinated threshold
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My 9 year-old son pointed out to me how it was funny that the back of
#AaronDonald
helmet says "stop hate" as the extra-curriculars happen. 🤣
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Too bad this wasn't
@stefondiggs
. The helmet would have stuck to his hands and
@Vikings
might have avoided penalty.
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A nice surprise to wake up to this AM. Twins picture on front page
@nytimes
sports section.
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Good news: hope he avoids ACL tear.
Bad news: undoubtedly done for series and playoffs.
More details coming soon
@Outkick
.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was helped to the locker room by his brother after appearing to injure his knee. He’s back on the bench now. 🙏
(🎥:
@BenGolliver
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Note the grass/dirt fly up and give way under right foot.
Like ski binding releasing to save knee injury.
@LaneJohnson65
specifically addressed the grass saving him post game.
As an owner, would you install grass to save one player knee injury a year?
The grass home
@Eagles
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#LaneJohnson
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Very misleading/inaccurate.
A) The guy quoted is not a doctor
B) Possible to return fully
C) I think KD is still worth and will get a max deal.
See my tineline.
Post-Achilles Kevin Durant might not be Kevin Durant again, according to a doctor and a trainer: "He's not going to be an 82-game-a-year guy.”
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🙏
By video,
#JamesonWilliams
appears to suffer left knee ACL and MCL tear non contact. Top prospect. Best wishes.
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Thanks. I don't call it "guessing".
I call it injury analysis by video and did it for 17 years with the
@Chargers
. Not diagnosis but sharing insider KNOWLEDGE, not insider information.
After Adam Schefter noted Achilles worry for Aaron Rodgers, Scott Van Pelt said he appreciates doctors on the Internet but then added, "I've always been told that a doctor who hasn't seen a patient is a guesser." Maybe he doesn’t know how often Dr. David Chao has “guessed” right!
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Dear
@RobGronkowski
,
Love you but if you show us one legitimate "fix", there is a Nobel Prize in Medcine waiting for you. Right now, only prevention exists. Thanks.
It is fixable. I fixed mine. There are plenty of methods in this world that allow the brain to recover from severe damage. That is also why I would allow my kid to play football.
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#TuaTagovailoa
hip dislocation.
Season and BCS over.
Potential career and NFL ramifications.
Hope for the best.
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Hard to do in 280 characters.
If there is enough interest In
#EricBerry
heel, I can try to write an article. If enough people reply/retweet/like, I will do it. Thanks.
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"Minor" surgery is when it happens to someone other than you.
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Confirmed not Achilles.
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Lesson learned.
Don't bathe the kids during football.
Trying to catch up and take a look.
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Boo!🙁
Boot and crutches consistent with Achilles tear. Easy clinical diagnosis even though formal word won't come until after MRI.
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The clinical diagnosis for Achilles is very easy and clear.
Unfortunately,
@nyjets
already know.
Teams always say MRI to confirm, the bad news is already known. Too bad. 😥
MRI will be tomorrow, Tuesday, for Aaron Rodgers, per sources.
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#CamNewton
in a walking boot. No crutches. By video, I did not see a major left foot injury. Often boot is precautionary for swelling overnight, especially when there is a flight home. No reason to panic with 2.5 weeks to opening game.
Dr. Chao's initial assessment of Cam Newton's foot injury.
"I didn't see a whole lot there. I think if that were a regular season game, he'd still be in there. I'm not worried about Cam Newton."
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WARNING GRAPHIC
@TDLockett12
with right tibia and fibula fracture. Surgery, 6-9 month recovery.
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@RapSheet
By video, patella dislocstion for Mahomes. Significant injury that typically needs surgery. See details at
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Big takeaways from this
#AJGreen
video.
1) surprised at how still the left ankle still is
2) clearly still favors it
3) strong evidence the player is not sitting out just because his team is 0-8.
#Bengals
WR A.J. Green is on the field for a rehab workout. Out again today after his ankle swelled up. My understanding is they’ll reassess this coming week. No shutdown as of now.
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X-rays would be expected to be negative.
Doesn't ease my season ending fears below.
And reports of boot would fit the narative.
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Apparently
@Keanu_Neal
was flagged for taking helmet off & faces potential fine. Would hope
@NFL
uses compassion/logic & does not follow thru. Bad enough to have back to back season ending injuries with ACL & now Achilles. Let's call on league to not add insult to injury.
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First thing people look at after
@NFL
schedule released:
Fans look for primetime games.
Players look for bye week.
Coaches look at division games.
Management looks at short rest games.
Wifes look at holiday schedule.
Team doctors look for any 3 day road trips or weekday games.
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Thanks for all the notifications and patience.
#ZionWilliamson
injury thoughts posted here.
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Big announcement! As promised, pricing on Thank you loyal followers!
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Ironic that
@Eagles
fans considered
#CarsonWentz
injury prone but he is the "last man standing" now and after absorbing 15 sacks in last 2 weeks is my
#BeastOfTheWeek
on
#ProFootballDocPodcast
at
🏥 Banged Up & Eagles Missing on Offense
Miles Sanders
Zach Ertz
DeSean Jackson
Alshon Jeffery
Jalen Reagor
Dallas Goedert
Lane Johnson
Jason Peters
Isaac Seumalo
Andre Dillard
Brandon Brooks
Josh Perkins
Matt Pryor
Jack Driscoll
✳️ Top 3 WRs - Top 2 TE - 6 of top 7 OL + top RB
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Easy call that
#NyheimHines
day is done. Didn't even see "red hat" go to the locker room with him as there really is no decision to make.
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Not seeing a major knee or ligament issue here. More impaction injury and soreness. Previous ACL and contusion/bone bruise was left side.
No official word from the Sixers yet on Joel Embiid’s injury, but here’s the fall he took not long before leaving for the locker room.
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Wow! If true, this is outrageous, immoral & illegal conduct.
I am sure reporting is accurate & source believes it to be true but has to be misunderstanding. If not, this is actionable by the league, state authorities & civil litigation. Don't see how the
@NFLPA
would stay quiet.
Jets OL Kelechi Osemele has been told by two doctors that he needs shoulder surgery, per source.
The source says the Jets have been attempting to delay surgery by sending blank and incorrect MRI images to doctors...even going as far as refusing to release workers comp forms.
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#HectorBallarin
@Arsenal
Good news: not ACL tear.
Bad news: quad tendon tear, surgery and 9 months rehab.
@arsenalist
@ProFootballDoc
Hi, can you give an analysis of the mechanism for injury here? Is it ACL?
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Positive trend continues
Not out of woods
Great to see
Clearly more than just "commotio cordis"
#Bills
S Damar Hamlin opened his eyes last night and is responsive. Truly incredible. One thing that's very clear from speaking to those close to him: They are endlessly appreciative of the medical care given to Hamlin on the field immediately, then over the last 72 hours.
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I hope to God that this is true in terms of having a pulse.
I’m told Damar Hamlin has a pulse, but is not breathing on his own. He is being transported to UC.
Needed AED and CPR on the field.
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