High Ankle Sprains

[QueenCityGator]

CJ, Zuniga, Greenard, now Tua.
Any “doctors” in the house care to explain how athletes recover from this injury? I’ve read healing is anywhere from a couple weeks to months.
CJ seems to be fine, but can we depend on the 2 lineman for UGA? Having them significantly increases our odds of victory.
Is Bama delusional for expecting Tua back healthy next month?

Name and town if you wish to opine.

 

[GatorMan5K]

An article on saturdays down south said all 3 will be back for Nov 2nd.

Dan Mullen shares promising update on trio of Gators heading into Georgia game

 

[QueenCityGator]

An article on saturdays down south said all 3 will be back for Nov 2nd.

I’m skeptical. Jabari was supposed to be healed for LSU and got reinjured.

 

[GatorMan5K]

I’m skeptical. Jabari was supposed to be healed for LSU and got reinjured.

True, they are nagging injuries for sure. Would be interrested to hear more about them from someone who knows more.

 

[Gatorraid81]

I think the bigger question is what is this surgery Tua has for it, and why don’t our guys get it too?

 

[NavetG8r]

An article on saturdays down south said all 3 will be back for Nov 2nd.

Dan Mullen shares promising update on trio of Gators heading into Georgia game

Sure they will be, but at what %? I'm guessing at best 75% and I'm not sure that's better than their replacements. I'd rather they sit and get to 100% before they try to come back. If, and that's a huge if, we win out, we'll need them more in the SECCG. IMO 75% Zu and Grenard ain't better than Moon/Carter or even the freshmen. 100%, and they're difference makers. Every time you trot them out when they aren't healed only extends the healing process. High ankle sprains need time. Look what happened @LSU. They tried, but ended up back on the sidelines in short order.

 

[Thick&ThinG8r]

Didn't Tua have the surgery last year for a high ankle sprain on the other leg, and is Saban going to require recruits to have these plates installed in their ankles before enrolling?

 

[Gator98MD]

A syndesmotic ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; it is often referred to as a "high ankle sprain." Syndesmotic ankle injury is much less common than the typical ankle sprain, but is associated more often with significant morbidity and the need for surgical treatment. . An external rotation force applied to a dorsiflexed ankle is the most common mechanism. This can happen when the leg is rotated forcefully against a planted foot or toe.Pain from a syndesmotic injury is usually focused along the anterolateral ankle but may be more diffuse and severe if medial ligaments are disrupted. Athletes with severe injuries are usually unable to continue sport activity due to severe pain with any weight bearing. Common findings in patients with a high ankle sprain include antalgic gait or inability to bear weight, lateral and possibly anterior ankle edema, as well as tenderness over the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) One of the most difficult aspects of evaluating a high ankle sprain is distinguishing between grade 1 (partial tear of AITFL; treated conservatively) and grade 2 (complete tear of AITFL; generally treated surgically) injuries. Referral to a knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon is indicated for grade 2 and grade 3 syndesmosis injuries and any grade 1 injury associated with a fracture.

 

[diehardg8r]

High ankle sprains involve the separation of the two bones of the lower leg when the foot is forcefully rotated in an external direction. Lotta tissue between those two bones (tibia and fibula) along with a pretty vast ligamentous complex meant to hold them together. The Talus acts like a corkscrew with that rotation and it's difficult to return from because those two bones naturally move apart when you run. So if that tissue between those two bones has been damaged that movement hurts and easily swells. That can be dangerous because of the swelling and the possibility of compartment syndrome. I personally think there a tackling techniques being taught to cause these injuries. When you see a defender come from behind, grab shoulder pad and throw their bodies into the legs of the player in a intentional sort of way.......it looks suspicious.

 

[soflagator]

A syndesmotic ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; it is often referred to as a "high ankle sprain." Syndesmotic ankle injury is much less common than the typical ankle sprain, but is associated more often with significant morbidity and the need for surgical treatment. . An external rotation force applied to a dorsiflexed ankle is the most common mechanism. This can happen when the leg is rotated forcefully against a planted foot or toe.Pain from a syndesmotic injury is usually focused along the anterolateral ankle but may be more diffuse and severe if medial ligaments are disrupted. Athletes with severe injuries are usually unable to continue sport activity due to severe pain with any weight bearing. Common findings in patients with a high ankle sprain include antalgic gait or inability to bear weight, lateral and possibly anterior ankle edema, as well as tenderness over the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) One of the most difficult aspects of evaluating a high ankle sprain is distinguishing between grade 1 (partial tear of AITFL; treated conservatively) and grade 2 (complete tear of AITFL; generally treated surgically) injuries. Referral to a knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon is indicated for grade 2 and grade 3 syndesmosis injuries and any grade 1 injury associated with a fracture.

I was about to post the very same thing.

Weird.

 

[QueenCityGator]

A syndesmotic ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; it is often referred to as a "high ankle sprain." Syndesmotic ankle injury is much less common than the typical ankle sprain, but is associated more often with significant morbidity and the need for surgical treatment. . An external rotation force applied to a dorsiflexed ankle is the most common mechanism. This can happen when the leg is rotated forcefully against a planted foot or toe.Pain from a syndesmotic injury is usually focused along the anterolateral ankle but may be more diffuse and severe if medial ligaments are disrupted. Athletes with severe injuries are usually unable to continue sport activity due to severe pain with any weight bearing. Common findings in patients with a high ankle sprain include antalgic gait or inability to bear weight, lateral and possibly anterior ankle edema, as well as tenderness over the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) One of the most difficult aspects of evaluating a high ankle sprain is distinguishing between grade 1 (partial tear of AITFL; treated conservatively) and grade 2 (complete tear of AITFL; generally treated surgically) injuries. Referral to a knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon is indicated for grade 2 and grade 3 syndesmosis injuries and any grade 1 injury associated with a fracture.

Either you are a doctor or from Maryland (or possibly both).

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Thanks. I think.

A syndesmotic ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; it is often referred to as a "high ankle sprain." Syndesmotic ankle injury is much less common than the typical ankle sprain, but is associated more often with significant morbidity and the need for surgical treatment. . An external rotation force applied to a dorsiflexed ankle is the most common mechanism. This can happen when the leg is rotated forcefully against a planted foot or toe.Pain from a syndesmotic injury is usually focused along the anterolateral ankle but may be more diffuse and severe if medial ligaments are disrupted. Athletes with severe injuries are usually unable to continue sport activity due to severe pain with any weight bearing. Common findings in patients with a high ankle sprain include antalgic gait or inability to bear weight, lateral and possibly anterior ankle edema, as well as tenderness over the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) One of the most difficult aspects of evaluating a high ankle sprain is distinguishing between grade 1 (partial tear of AITFL; treated conservatively) and grade 2 (complete tear of AITFL; generally treated surgically) injuries. Referral to a knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon is indicated for grade 2 and grade 3 syndesmosis injuries and any grade 1 injury associated with a fracture.

 

[gatormandan]

Either you are a doctor or from Maryland (or possibly both).

Actually stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

[NavetG8r]

Apparently we have a few people around here that want to see Grenard and Zuniga out for the rest of the year. Healing isn't important. Get your pansy ass off the bench and out there on the field NOW! We need you! Grab some crutches if you have to dammit!

 

[Thick&ThinG8r]

Apparently we have a few people around here that want to see Grenard and Zuniga out for the rest of the year. Healing isn't important. Get your pansy ass off the bench and out there on the field NOW! We need you! Grab some crutches if you have to dammit!

This is ridiculous, we want the student trainers that tape ankles, drawn and quartered.

 

[gator1946]

A syndesmotic ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; it is often referred to as a "high ankle sprain." Syndesmotic ankle injury is much less common than the typical ankle sprain, but is associated more often with significant morbidity and the need for surgical treatment. . An external rotation force applied to a dorsiflexed ankle is the most common mechanism. This can happen when the leg is rotated forcefully against a planted foot or toe.Pain from a syndesmotic injury is usually focused along the anterolateral ankle but may be more diffuse and severe if medial ligaments are disrupted. Athletes with severe injuries are usually unable to continue sport activity due to severe pain with any weight bearing. Common findings in patients with a high ankle sprain include antalgic gait or inability to bear weight, lateral and possibly anterior ankle edema, as well as tenderness over the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) One of the most difficult aspects of evaluating a high ankle sprain is distinguishing between grade 1 (partial tear of AITFL; treated conservatively) and grade 2 (complete tear of AITFL; generally treated surgically) injuries. Referral to a knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon is indicated for grade 2 and grade 3 syndesmosis injuries and any grade 1 injury associated with a fracture.

I concur

If they are true high ankle sprains, even a grade one they won't be back.

 

[Mr2Bits]

Didn't Tua have the surgery last year for a high ankle sprain on the other leg, and is Saban going to require recruits to have these plates installed in their ankles before enrolling?

Yes, before the NC game....we see how that ended

 

[Zambo]

Tua's injury sets up perfectly for Bama to do their patented don't-go-to-the-SECCG-but-still-go-to-the-playoffs-with-extra-rest technique.

I too want to know why Tua can get surgery and come back in 3 weeks while Zuniga takes Tylenol and Ben-Gay for it while out 2 months.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

Apparently we have a few people around here that want to see Grenard and Zuniga out for the rest of the year. Healing isn't important. Get your pansy ass off the bench and out there on the field NOW! We need you! Grab some crutches if you have to dammit!

If we don't beat Georgia they might as well be out for the rest of the year.

 

[78]

Tua's injury sets up perfectly for Bama to do their patented don't-go-to-the-SECCG-but-still-go-to-the-playoffs-with-extra-rest technique.

I too want to know why Tua can get surgery and come back in 3 weeks while Zuniga takes Tylenol and Ben-Gay for it while out 2 months.

Tightrope surgery.