Transverse Back Fractures Info

[VerticalThreat]

I'm no doctor or professional athlete, but I had this same injury while playing football in high school.  It was the last game of the season, so I didn't miss games, but it wasn't a pleasant feeling.  The pain was more of a tightening of the muscle feeling (bad spasms).  To this day (I'm 28 - so 10 years later). I still have back pain and tightness.  Again, I'm no professional athlete nor a doctor and I'm not speculating on how long he'll be out; just providing some insight from my own experiences.

 

[Growl]

sounds like boner champ has confused a cervical step-off injury with a lumbar transverse injury.

they are completely different animals. transverse injuries take a while, but usually don't require intense treatment for the person to return to normal.

I concur with your assessment and also think that a smafarglewitz may be in play here

[L-TownCat]

I can't speak for the rest of you but Tony Romo and Cam have two very different career trajectories.  One is on his last extension before age sets in and the other is getting ready to be in his prime.  Put the big boy on bed rest and let him get healthy for crying out loud.  I cant believe Im the one saying this, but shut him down Gettleman, Shut. Him. Down.

[Hotsauce]

Not trolling, sorry

Most of the guys I have talked to are not football fans, they are from India. One guy is a Giants fan though.

Again, I'm not trying to stir people off in some weird direction or provoke....just trying to help.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

[Jackofalltrades]

Trauma surgeon is the wrong guy to ask, go to a nuerologist. You know, the guy who specializes in spines.

[teeray]

I hate to say but these docotors are saying this type of injury could end or severely limit his career....

Find new doctors.

[teeray]

Not trolling, sorry

Most of the guys I have talked to are not football fans, they are from India. One guy is a Giants fan though.

Again, I'm not trying to stir people off in some weird direction or provoke....just trying to help.

Can u move your thumb a bit?

[Snake]

Needless to say he needs to be done for the year. Sounds like a small injury that could become a big one.

[Jackofalltrades]

Needless to say he needs to be done for the year. Sounds like a small injury that could become a big one.

Incorrect.

[RickyManningJr]

He would have a huge Cinderella story if he played it out and led us to the playoffs.

[ThinkAboutIt]

Google image of transverse fracture...

 

 

 

Apparently that's the little bony knobs off the side of your spine.

 

They're there for a reason. 

[RickyManningJr]

They're there for a reason.

That image appears to be worse than a fracture. The thing is have gone and bent upwards.

[RickyManningJr]

Not trolling, sorry

Most of the guys I have talked to are not football fans, they are from India. One guy is a Giants fan though.

Again, I'm not trying to stir people off in some weird direction or provoke....just trying to help.

I don't know much about anything but my guess is any opinion would be formed on a case by case basis. I don't believe they can properly make any assessment without seeing the MRI.