Brian Cushing's Status (Torn LCL and break)

Don't think I've ever heard of an LCL tear before, not sure if that;s good or really bad. Season's over anyway, but a broken leg isn't a long term problem.


Unfortunate freak injury, if the NFL is so hell bent on safety they need to protect everybody the way they do the QB's

 

So is an LCL tear a career threatening injury like an ACL?

 

If the season wasn't toast before, it is now.

And another hole that needs to be filled in the next draft.

 

Yes, someone who gets injured a sh** load.

 

nah, at this point we have so many holes we have to take best player available.

outside of qb of course... our 1st rounder has to be qb.

 

WebMD

 

We might want to rethink that contract while we're at it.

It's time to rebuild.

 

Whoa, nice to see you posting again

 

Yea, Rick Smith needs to be fired for Cushing & Schaub's contract.

Both of those signings were waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay premature & unnecessary.

 

i am so sad for him
:---( life is not fair

 

Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)

The LCL is relatively rarely injured. Tears to the LCL commonly occur as a result of direct blows to the inside of the knee, which can over-stretch the ligaments on the outside of the knee. The tear can occur in the middle of the ligament or at either end. LCL tears occur in sports that require a lot of quick stops and turns, such as soccer and skiing, or in sports in which there are violent collisions, such as hockey. Pain, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness along the outside part of the knee are symptoms of an LCL tear. The knee may feel loose and give way or it may lock. More severe tears can cause numbness or weakness in the foot. This happens because the peroneal nerve is near the LCL and may be stretched at the time of injury, or squeezed by swelling of the surrounding tissues. The LCL usually responds very well to non-surgical treatment. LCL tears do not heal quite as well as medial collateral ligament tears and some severe LCL tears may require surgery. Recovery time in general depends on the severity of the injury. Recommendations for treatment of LCL injuries include the following:
•Grades I and II: These injuries are treated according to a regimen similar to that for MCL injuries of the same severity. A hinged brace is used for 4-6 weeks.

•Grade III: Severe LCL injuries typically are treated surgically due to rotational instability since they usually involve the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee. Patients may require bracing and physical therapy for up to 3 months to prevent later instability.
•Grade III LCL tears usually involve the posterolateral complex and are associated with instability. These patients require surgical repair.

 

Can Cushing still come back from this? Or do a back-to-back knee injuries make you weaker/more susceptible to injuries?

 

Beat me by 3 min, Id argue that mine has better content though. Except for the pretty pics yours has.

 

chill out, the guy got paid.

 

whay does that have to do with anything?

 

quick answer, no not worse than an acl tear.

 

Some in this forum believe having more money means less sympathy. Call it resentment by the petit bourgeoisie.

On another note, I sincerely hope Jamaal Charles has an equivalent amount of loss and pain if in fact his low (launched) chop block was intended maliciously.

 

Houston sports make me wanna throw up. We likely win this game with Cushing. Beat an undefeated them and hit the bye 3-4 with a capable looking QB.


Bullish