Wallabies star Kurtley Beale revealed that he needs surgery to remove bone spurs in his foot but is waiting until he can no longer take the pain from the deformity.
Beale was given the green light to play in today's game against the Blues at the Super Rugby showdown at Eden Park.
The midfielder limped off the field before halftime in last week's win against the Bulls with what was believed to be a jarred ankle.
Beale admitted yesterday that he's played the first eight games of the season with a bone spur in his left, non-kicking, foot.
"There's a bit of a spur in there," Beale said.
"So obviously at the beginning of the season I always knew that there'd be a bit of pain here and there and it's just unfortunate that it got jarred a little bit more than it had in previous instances.
"Because I wasn't 100 percent and couldn't continue the game, I just thought the rest would do it good.
"During the preseason I did a lot of running- hill running, long-distance running- and that just naturally kind of flared it up.
"So the medical staff have got different ways to help manage that- going back to icing and compression, and deloading it helps a lot and that's what we've done this week and it's worked."
Beale says he definitely needs surgery that will sideline him for at least four to six weeks, but "when I get a bit of time off."
"At the moment, the medical staff here (at the Waratahs) are doing a fine job at managing it and we've got a really good understanding there of how to approach it," he said.
"Depending on how it goes, I think we'll just take it week by week."
Beale is being guided by the recommendations of the Waratahs doctors. "I know my body and how it copes with certain injuries and it's great how I can have a really good medical relationship here with the Tahs and it's pretty mutual," he said.
This is the first time since 2011 that Beale has been able to play eight consecutive games, so he's in no rush to have surgery. But he knows that every game brings the possibility of injury, or further damage to an injury.
"You go into every game knowing that it could be risky. It's a contact sport," Beale said.
"It's just unfortunate that there is a minor problem there, but it's managed- easily managed- and that's the best thing about it."
Bone spurs are a very common foot problem. In the foot they develop most frequently in the heel, near the toes, and on top of the big toe joint. The spurs are small outgrowths of bone. In and of themselves, they are generally harmless. However, their location may cause friction or irritation from shoes or other foot structures, which can lead to other foot problems.
Anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone shots, corrective shoes, and/or orthotics are some of the common treatments for spurs. Surgery may be prescribed if spurring around the joint becomes severe or leads to recurrent pain from persistent corns.
Reference: Sydney Morning Herald
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Rangers' Choo Day-To-Day
The Texas Rangers got good news Tuesday about left fielder Shin-Soo Choo.
The team had feared that Choo would be put on the disabled list with a serious high ankle sprain, but an MRI taken Tuesday showed a sprained left ankle.
Choo did not play on Tuesday or Wednesday and is considered day-to-day. The team's disabled list is already very full and they have no plans to add him.
Team physician Dr. Keith Meister looked at Choo's MRI results and gave the Rangers the good news before the game Tuesday evening against the Athletics.
Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said of the situation, "We view this as very positive news considering, as high ankle sprains from our past experience... are a little more of a lengthier time frame for recovery."
Choo sustained the injury at the top of the seventh inning Monday night when he tried to run out an infield hit and hit the base hard with his left foot.
The Rangers already have 10 players on the disabled list and in the immediate past, results from MRIs have brought bad news.
"We're hoping that this is an indication that we're heading in the right direction from an injury standpoint," Levine said. "We're kind of long overdue for some positive news back from the training staff. This is certainly a silver lining to what was a concerning injury that we thought we had last night. We feel very optimistic that hopefully Choo is a vital part of this team and will be back on the field soon."
The team called up right-hander Nick Martinez to start Tuesday night's game and they cleared a spot on the 25-man roster by sending Hector Noesi for assignment. By doing this, the Rangers now have a spot open on the 40-man roster in case Choo takes longer than anticipated to recover and they need to add a position player.
"These types of players, I think you give them every opportunity to play if the medical staff feels it's going to be within a reasonable time frame," Levine said. "We're willing to be patient and wait provided that [manager Ron Washington] doesn't feel it leaves him too limited."
The Rangers hope to activate third baseman Adrian Beltre from the disabled list tomorrow, but it doesn't mean that Choo has to be better by then.
"I don't think we view it that those two are linked, necessarily," Levine said. "I think we're prepared to make other moves if we need to... We would wait if we can. If we felt as if the light at the end of the tunnel was bright and the tunnel's not too long, we're going to wait."
Reference: ESPN
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The team had feared that Choo would be put on the disabled list with a serious high ankle sprain, but an MRI taken Tuesday showed a sprained left ankle.
Choo did not play on Tuesday or Wednesday and is considered day-to-day. The team's disabled list is already very full and they have no plans to add him.
Team physician Dr. Keith Meister looked at Choo's MRI results and gave the Rangers the good news before the game Tuesday evening against the Athletics.
Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said of the situation, "We view this as very positive news considering, as high ankle sprains from our past experience... are a little more of a lengthier time frame for recovery."
Choo sustained the injury at the top of the seventh inning Monday night when he tried to run out an infield hit and hit the base hard with his left foot.
The Rangers already have 10 players on the disabled list and in the immediate past, results from MRIs have brought bad news.
"We're hoping that this is an indication that we're heading in the right direction from an injury standpoint," Levine said. "We're kind of long overdue for some positive news back from the training staff. This is certainly a silver lining to what was a concerning injury that we thought we had last night. We feel very optimistic that hopefully Choo is a vital part of this team and will be back on the field soon."
The team called up right-hander Nick Martinez to start Tuesday night's game and they cleared a spot on the 25-man roster by sending Hector Noesi for assignment. By doing this, the Rangers now have a spot open on the 40-man roster in case Choo takes longer than anticipated to recover and they need to add a position player.
"These types of players, I think you give them every opportunity to play if the medical staff feels it's going to be within a reasonable time frame," Levine said. "We're willing to be patient and wait provided that [manager Ron Washington] doesn't feel it leaves him too limited."
The Rangers hope to activate third baseman Adrian Beltre from the disabled list tomorrow, but it doesn't mean that Choo has to be better by then.
"I don't think we view it that those two are linked, necessarily," Levine said. "I think we're prepared to make other moves if we need to... We would wait if we can. If we felt as if the light at the end of the tunnel was bright and the tunnel's not too long, we're going to wait."
Reference: ESPN
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
Melbourne's Trengove To Miss Rest Of Season
Melbourne Demons' former co-captain Jack Trengove will miss the rest of the AFL season with a broken foot.
The Demons released the statement on Tuesday after scans of Trengove's left foot revealed a crack of the navicular bone.
Trengove had said his foot was sore after his VFL game for the Casey Scorpions on Sunday.
The 22 year old had surgery on Wednesday and recovery time will take about four months.
Melbourne's football manager Josh Mahoney says he sees Trengove being better than ever in 2015.
"Jack's attitude has been outstanding this year, particularly in recent weeks whilst playing in the VFL, and for this to happen to him is really unfortunate," Mahoney said.
"He is a resilient character. At Melbourne, we've had two examples of players who have had this type of injury in Colin Garland and Jack Grimes and they both made full recoveries.
"We expect Jack to make a full recovery, and be available for day one of pre-season training."
Trengove suffered a stress fracture to his foot in December 2012, an injury that cost him the pre-season and while he was back last season, he was not at full potential.
Trengove gave up the captaincy at the end of last season and was dropped after round two this year. He has 81 career games, including 20 in 2013.
References: ABC and The Age
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The Demons released the statement on Tuesday after scans of Trengove's left foot revealed a crack of the navicular bone.
Trengove had said his foot was sore after his VFL game for the Casey Scorpions on Sunday.
The 22 year old had surgery on Wednesday and recovery time will take about four months.
Melbourne's football manager Josh Mahoney says he sees Trengove being better than ever in 2015.
"Jack's attitude has been outstanding this year, particularly in recent weeks whilst playing in the VFL, and for this to happen to him is really unfortunate," Mahoney said.
"He is a resilient character. At Melbourne, we've had two examples of players who have had this type of injury in Colin Garland and Jack Grimes and they both made full recoveries.
"We expect Jack to make a full recovery, and be available for day one of pre-season training."
Trengove suffered a stress fracture to his foot in December 2012, an injury that cost him the pre-season and while he was back last season, he was not at full potential.
Trengove gave up the captaincy at the end of last season and was dropped after round two this year. He has 81 career games, including 20 in 2013.
References: ABC and The Age
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Saturday, April 19, 2014
Knicks' K-Mart To Have Surgery
New Yorks Knicks' forward Kenyon Martin says that he plans to have surgery on a recurring ankle injury in the next couple of weeks.
Martin's ankle has sidelined him for the last 35 games this season.
The timing on this injury and surgery could have come at a better time for Martin, who will become a free agent this summer. Martin, a former No. 1 overall pick, has played in the NBA for 13 years and hopes to continue to play next season. He would like to continue his career with the New York Knicks.
Martin gave a big lift off the bench during the second half of the 2012-13 season and talked Wednesday about his disappointment over missing the playoff this season.
"We didn't get off to the start we hoped and then injuries played a part, guys in and out of the lineup all year. That's part of it. But us not playing well as a team, that's what it boils down to. We just didn't get it done," Martin said.
Martin feels it unfair that coach Mike Woodson was left with the blame for the problems the team had this season.
"Woody, he had us prepared every game. It was just we didn't go out and get it done," Martin said. "It wasn't one day we didn't have the shootaround, didn't watch film, or game plan. All that went on still. It's still the same game plan, same scheme, same everything we had last year. We just didn't get it done. Us, with the expectations we had, of course we feel like we underachieved as a bunch."
Martin averaged just 4.3 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game in 32 games this season.
Reference: ESPN
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Martin's ankle has sidelined him for the last 35 games this season.
The timing on this injury and surgery could have come at a better time for Martin, who will become a free agent this summer. Martin, a former No. 1 overall pick, has played in the NBA for 13 years and hopes to continue to play next season. He would like to continue his career with the New York Knicks.
Martin gave a big lift off the bench during the second half of the 2012-13 season and talked Wednesday about his disappointment over missing the playoff this season.
"We didn't get off to the start we hoped and then injuries played a part, guys in and out of the lineup all year. That's part of it. But us not playing well as a team, that's what it boils down to. We just didn't get it done," Martin said.
Martin feels it unfair that coach Mike Woodson was left with the blame for the problems the team had this season.
"Woody, he had us prepared every game. It was just we didn't go out and get it done," Martin said. "It wasn't one day we didn't have the shootaround, didn't watch film, or game plan. All that went on still. It's still the same game plan, same scheme, same everything we had last year. We just didn't get it done. Us, with the expectations we had, of course we feel like we underachieved as a bunch."
Martin averaged just 4.3 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game in 32 games this season.
Reference: ESPN
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Friday, April 18, 2014
Texas Without Star Quarterback
Texas will be without its star quarterback David Ash while he recovers from surgery required to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot.
Ash suffered the fracture during spring training practice and had surgery this past week. The team hopes he will be recovered in time for fall camp, according to Texas trainer Anthony Pass.
Ash missed 10 games last season because of concussion-related problems. He will enter this year as a junior with two seasons of eligibility.
He became the Longhorn's starting quarterback in 2012 and has thrown 4,372 yards and 30 touchdowns in 28 career games. Ash earned praise this spring for his play and had been cleared by UT trainers after his concussion symptoms had subsided.
Ash will likely face competition for his starting role when he returns, as former USC quarterback Max Wittek has made several trips to Texas and ESPN 300 signee Jerrod Heard will join the team in June.
A Jones fracture occurs in the small area of the fifth metatarsal that receives less blood and is therefore more prone to difficulties in healing. A Jones fracture can either be a stress fracture (a tiny hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. Jones fractures are caused by overuse, repetitive stress, or trauma. They are less common and more difficult to treat than avulsion fractures.
Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness on the outside of the foot, difficulty walking, and bruising.
If the Jones fracture is not serious, it can be treated with a cast, splint, or walking boot. Recovery time is usually between six and eight weeks. Jones fracture surgery is required in 25 percent of cases when the fracture is displaced, if the problem is chronic, or if it does not heal properly.
Reference: ESPN.
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Ash suffered the fracture during spring training practice and had surgery this past week. The team hopes he will be recovered in time for fall camp, according to Texas trainer Anthony Pass.
Ash missed 10 games last season because of concussion-related problems. He will enter this year as a junior with two seasons of eligibility.
He became the Longhorn's starting quarterback in 2012 and has thrown 4,372 yards and 30 touchdowns in 28 career games. Ash earned praise this spring for his play and had been cleared by UT trainers after his concussion symptoms had subsided.
Ash will likely face competition for his starting role when he returns, as former USC quarterback Max Wittek has made several trips to Texas and ESPN 300 signee Jerrod Heard will join the team in June.
A Jones fracture occurs in the small area of the fifth metatarsal that receives less blood and is therefore more prone to difficulties in healing. A Jones fracture can either be a stress fracture (a tiny hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. Jones fractures are caused by overuse, repetitive stress, or trauma. They are less common and more difficult to treat than avulsion fractures.
Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness on the outside of the foot, difficulty walking, and bruising.
If the Jones fracture is not serious, it can be treated with a cast, splint, or walking boot. Recovery time is usually between six and eight weeks. Jones fracture surgery is required in 25 percent of cases when the fracture is displaced, if the problem is chronic, or if it does not heal properly.
Reference: ESPN.
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
Vikings' Samuda Out With Gruesome Ankle Injury
Even when there are no-contact workouts, athletes can still get seriously injured.
This happened Tuesday at the Minnesota Vikings' workout at Winter Park. Reserve guard Josh Samuda suffered a dislocated ankle and a broken fibula during a blocking drill. Samuda had to be carried off the field by teammates.
According to the Minnesota Star-Tribune the 25 year old offensive lineman will have surgery next Wednesday.
This is not good news for Samuda, who is in his first year with the Vikings after signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January. The 6-foot-3, 310 pound lineman was undrafted out of the University of Massachusetts in 2012. Samuda last played 16 games for the Miami Dolphins during the 2012 season and had no contract with a team for the 2013 season.
A dislocated ankle happens when a sudden force on the ankle causes the ankle to bend beyond its normal range, tearing and damaging the soft tissue. Typically the bones of the ankle will move out of their normal position, causing the dislocation.
For this injury to occur, there has to be a tremendous amount of force or trauma. It can be a common injury in contact sports, like hockey or rugby, or in sports that use rapid directional changes, like football.
Symptoms of an ankle dislocation include immediate pain which spreads to the calf and lower leg. Patients are usually unable to bear any weight on the injured ankle. Swelling and tenderness will also be present, as well as the foot looking out of place. Some patients will experience a loss of blood flow to the area, causing the foot to appear blue or white. Other patients will complain on numbness or a pins and needles sensation in the foot.
Immediately follow the injury the patient should use the R.I.C.E. method- rest, ice, compression, and elevation to minimize swelling and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory medications may help with the pain and inflammation.
Once a diagnosis has been reached by a podiatrist, they will attempt to relocate the bone to its normal position. Surgery is often needed to stabilize this injury with screws or plates. After, your podiatrist will recommend complete immobilization of the affected limb to allow the tendons and bone to heal properly.
References: CBS Sports and Twin Cities
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This happened Tuesday at the Minnesota Vikings' workout at Winter Park. Reserve guard Josh Samuda suffered a dislocated ankle and a broken fibula during a blocking drill. Samuda had to be carried off the field by teammates.
According to the Minnesota Star-Tribune the 25 year old offensive lineman will have surgery next Wednesday.
This is not good news for Samuda, who is in his first year with the Vikings after signing a reserve/future contract with the team in January. The 6-foot-3, 310 pound lineman was undrafted out of the University of Massachusetts in 2012. Samuda last played 16 games for the Miami Dolphins during the 2012 season and had no contract with a team for the 2013 season.
A dislocated ankle happens when a sudden force on the ankle causes the ankle to bend beyond its normal range, tearing and damaging the soft tissue. Typically the bones of the ankle will move out of their normal position, causing the dislocation.
For this injury to occur, there has to be a tremendous amount of force or trauma. It can be a common injury in contact sports, like hockey or rugby, or in sports that use rapid directional changes, like football.
Symptoms of an ankle dislocation include immediate pain which spreads to the calf and lower leg. Patients are usually unable to bear any weight on the injured ankle. Swelling and tenderness will also be present, as well as the foot looking out of place. Some patients will experience a loss of blood flow to the area, causing the foot to appear blue or white. Other patients will complain on numbness or a pins and needles sensation in the foot.
Immediately follow the injury the patient should use the R.I.C.E. method- rest, ice, compression, and elevation to minimize swelling and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory medications may help with the pain and inflammation.
Once a diagnosis has been reached by a podiatrist, they will attempt to relocate the bone to its normal position. Surgery is often needed to stabilize this injury with screws or plates. After, your podiatrist will recommend complete immobilization of the affected limb to allow the tendons and bone to heal properly.
References: CBS Sports and Twin Cities
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Angels' Kole Calhoun Headed To DL
It was a frustrating game for the Los Angeles Angels last night against the Oakland Athletics.
Not only did they lose 10-9 in an 11 inning game, the Angels lost right fielder and leadoff hitter Kole Calhoun with a right ankle sprain to the disabled list.
Leading off the bottom of the 11th inning, Calhoun hit a grounder to second base and was able to cross first base. But he then got his right foot caught on a divot beyond the base and had to be helped off the field.
"I don't know what happened, man, it wasn't anything that special. I didn't see a replay or anything. I just rolled it and it hurt real bad," Calhoun said after the game. "It's just a freak thing, you know?"
Calhoun was on crutches after the game and manager Mike Scioscia said that the right fielder was "definitely" headed for the DL.
When asked about Scioscia stating that he would be going on the DL, Calhoun responded, "It's disappointing. Nothing solidified right now, but we'll see what happens."
Calhoun went 3-for-6 with a two run home run and a key ninth-inning double in the second consecutive loss to the Angels' division rivals. The right fielder was starting to get into the swing of the season in the last three games, raising his average from .178 to .250.
The Angels are already without outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has a torn ligament in his left thumb. In the meantime, they will put Colin Cowgill in right field. Brennan Boesch or Matt Long will likely be called up from Triple-A Salt Lake, but the team is also pondering Sam Fuld, who is a threat to steal bases, can leadoff, and play outfield.
References: LA Times and MLB
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Not only did they lose 10-9 in an 11 inning game, the Angels lost right fielder and leadoff hitter Kole Calhoun with a right ankle sprain to the disabled list.
Leading off the bottom of the 11th inning, Calhoun hit a grounder to second base and was able to cross first base. But he then got his right foot caught on a divot beyond the base and had to be helped off the field.
"I don't know what happened, man, it wasn't anything that special. I didn't see a replay or anything. I just rolled it and it hurt real bad," Calhoun said after the game. "It's just a freak thing, you know?"
Calhoun was on crutches after the game and manager Mike Scioscia said that the right fielder was "definitely" headed for the DL.
When asked about Scioscia stating that he would be going on the DL, Calhoun responded, "It's disappointing. Nothing solidified right now, but we'll see what happens."
Calhoun went 3-for-6 with a two run home run and a key ninth-inning double in the second consecutive loss to the Angels' division rivals. The right fielder was starting to get into the swing of the season in the last three games, raising his average from .178 to .250.
The Angels are already without outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has a torn ligament in his left thumb. In the meantime, they will put Colin Cowgill in right field. Brennan Boesch or Matt Long will likely be called up from Triple-A Salt Lake, but the team is also pondering Sam Fuld, who is a threat to steal bases, can leadoff, and play outfield.
References: LA Times and MLB
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