Tom Curran: Brady's MCL, not ACL is infected - New England Patriots Forums

***Rob0729*** · 10-23-2008, 10:50 PM

I don't know if this makes the news any better or not, but it seems that because Brady's MCL wasn't fully healed when the surgery was done and the doctor had to do some work on the MCL, the MCL became infected. It doesn't seem like it makes the prognosis for the ACL any better though.

Brady's eagerness might be cause of setback - NFL - NBCSports.com

Granted Curran says that if they have to redo the surgery they can do it in six weeks after the infection is cleared and it would make him miss the beginning of the 2009 season. Except if the recovery time is the same for a redo as if they did it the first time, Brady shouldn't miss any of the season. He would have the surgery before the end of the year and have almost eight months until training camp to recover. Maybe it is longer recovery time the second time around.

swheeler23 · 10-23-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

I don't know if this makes the news any better or not, but it seems that because Brady's MCL wasn't fully healed when the surgery was done and the doctor had to do some work on the MCL, the MCL became infected. It doesn't seem like it makes the prognosis for the ACL any better though.

Brady's eagerness might be cause of setback - NFL - NBCSports.com

Granted Curran says that if they have to redo the surgery they can do it in six weeks after the infection is cleared and it would make him miss the beginning of the 2009 season. Except if the recovery time is the same for a redo as if they did it the first time, Brady shouldn't miss any of the season. He would have the surgery before the end of the year and have almost eight months until training camp to recover. Maybe it is longer recovery time the second time around.

Can a doctor not test to make sure the mcl is healed before surgery? In the Boston Globe they are saying it was during the surgery that the doctor discovered that the mcl was not healed. Two different stories. Not surprised.

***IcyPatriot*** · 10-23-2008, 11:00 PM

Looking more and more like we won't see a fully functional Brady until well into the season next year.

***Rob0729*** · 10-23-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IcyPatriot

Looking more and more like we won't see a fully functional Brady until well into the season next year.

So far most reports still seem to have him ready for the season. If brady has to have another graft, he still should have eight months to rehab before the start of camp. I think you are jumping the gun here.

***SoCal Pmen*** · 10-23-2008, 11:06 PM

How is this information being leaked out if most if not all medical records are private between doctor/patient? I hope its not a relative or teammate that's leaking this out. That would be pretty low.

SVN · 10-23-2008, 11:20 PM

and now a Cincinnati doctor chimes in

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swheeler23 · 10-23-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Pmen

How is this information being leaked out if most if not all medical records are private between doctor/patient? I hope its not a relative or teammate that's leaking this out. That would be pretty low.

Or the media is making it up or guessing what it might be.

nashvillepatsfan · 10-24-2008, 01:37 AM

It's not like Tom has to scramble. He'll be fine for next year.

As for who is leaking the info? who knows, he's followed everywhere. This stuff could be made up, or maybe some greedy nurse is tipping off someone.

Sean Pa Patriot · 10-24-2008, 01:43 AM

We have all off season to worry about this.. And it wont be like the Pats wont be prepared ... Im concerned and dissapointed, but not ready like some of the so called experts in the drive by media, that say his carrer is over.. I will say though shouldnt the DR, did a MRI to see if the the MCL was fully healed????

nashvillepatsfan · 10-24-2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean Pa Patriot

We have all off season to worry about this.. And it wont be like the Pats wont be prepared ... Im concerned and dissapointed, but not ready like some of the so called experts in the drive by media, that say his carrer is over.. I will say though shouldnt the DR, did a MRI to see if the the MCL was fully healed????

I wonder that too.

I've had knee surgery, but nothing like this, and I thought it was really easy. They did the MRI, showed me all the tears, then the lights went out. I don't remember a thing, and after 3 days of pain, my knee was like an 18 yr olds again. If only the rest of my body felt the same.lol.