The ABJ reports today that Kellen Winslow actually had microfracture surgery on his knee, instead of an arthroscopic "clean up" procedure as was initially implied by the team.
To add to the awesomeness that is Browns football:
The surgery is delicate, and although results have improved, it has not always been successful.
Microfracture surgery replaces damaged or lost cartilage. Small holes are drilled in the knee bone to promote blood flow. Scar tissue forms, replacing the damaged cartilage.
The procedure takes 30 minutes (according to Wikipedia) and is performed arthroscopically, but it requires the patient to use crutches for six to eight weeks and prohibits strenuous athletic activity for four months.
Although some athletes -- notably basketball players -- have come back as good as new, some football players have not.
Former NFL running back Terrell Davis' microfracture surgery did not help him, but his was a last-gasp operation.
Former Browns defensive end Courtney Brown had microfracture surgery and was never the same.
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster has come back well, but a teammate, receiver Patrick Jeffers, did not play again.
Fucking awesome. Just kill me now.
2 comments:
my initial response to the article?
what kind of journalist uses wikipedia as a source?
yes, i've become that oblivious to Cleveland+sports+injuries
LeCharles Bentley
Kellen Winslow
Adrian Peterson...
The Browns are going to have an offensive juggernaut sitting on the IR
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