Update on Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez' Injury

[Bobs My Uncle]

So long as he doesn't require surgery to stabilize the trauma he'll be back no later than 8 weeks. Whether or not it is anytime less than 8 weeks depends on Hern's ability to take treatment and heal.

 

[Rob0729]

NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

NFL.com is reporting that sources say Hernandez is out for 4-6 weeks:

Tight end Aaron Hernandez will miss four to six weeks with a low ankle sprain, NFL Network has learned from a source briefed on the injury.

Hernandez is more likely to return after six weeks than four, another source briefed told NFL.com and NFL Network's Albert Breer, adding that the injury is a low ankle sprain, but there is also damage to the high ankle area.

Patriots' Aaron Hernandez expected to miss 4-6 weeks - NFL.com

Based on our fears when he went down, that isn't horrible.

So at worst if these estimates are correct, he will be back after the bye and seven weeks from the injury in the worst case.

 

[DaBronxPats14]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

So not really sure. Looks like it's not gonna be 4 weeks but can be up to 8 weeks. Is there a significant difference between a low ankle sprain & a high ankle sprain as far as healing time? If he has alil of both is more like 8 weeks realistic?

 

[supafly]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

So not really sure. Looks like it's not gonna be 4 weeks but can be up to 8 weeks. Is there a significant difference between a low ankle sprain & a high ankle sprain as far as healing time? If he has alil of both is more like 8 weeks realistic?

To be honest, no matter what the specific prognosis is (high vs low), we are going to have to forget about him for awhile.

The situation will be revisited in about 3-4 weeks or so, depending upon progress or lack thereof.

These reports are only ballpark guesses right now. As MLR pointed out, the Ty Law situation wasn't supposed to be nearly as bad as it was + first reported. On the other hand, we have also seen some guys return earlier too.

Either way, we won't know anything for at least 3-4-5 weeks. Then we can see how it is healing/progressing.

 

[Joey007]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

Seems like the soonest he would come back would be the Jets game, the latest after the bye week.

 

[Joker]

anybody get a grade on this sprain?

anybody ever play college basketball here? I did...and sprained my ankles so many times I can't remember....the longest I ever sat out was four weeks, and returned to play with a pregame tape job and lace up brace....I'm talking about the screaming type of ankle turn where it goes almost sideways and you get an immediate walnut sized swelling on top of the foot ...we had good trainers at B.U. but nothing like the personnel and equipment they have at their disposal in Foxboro.

eight weeks for Hernandez??? that HAS to be more than just an ankle sprain.

 

[Reckedtrek]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

If he won't be back until 6 weeks, why do they bother say 4-6 weeks?

Wouldn't it be easier to just say "Hernandez out 6 weeks." if he was going to be out 6 weeks?

However long it takes, I hope he doesn't have to rush back until he's actually ready to return. A lingering injury into December needs to be avoided at all costs.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

I have read a few weeks....4...6..longer..Who knows. hopefully he is back for the jets game...get well AH. We are lucky he is only out 6 weeks.

The stadium when dead silent when he got hurt on sunday..too out all the air.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

Let's go Kellen, you got 6 weeks to prove us wrong. If he can play like he did his last 3 years at TB then it will only be a minor downgrade from Hernandez.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

We should consider ourselves EXTREMELY lucky. This has to be best case scenario considering what we saw with our own eyes. If anyone here didn't think this was season ending, or at the very least, a three month injury, raise your hand.

 

[Deus Irae]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

So not really sure. Looks like it's not gonna be 4 weeks but can be up to 8 weeks. Is there a significant difference between a low ankle sprain & a high ankle sprain as far as healing time? If he has alil of both is more like 8 weeks realistic?

A severe high ankle sprain can linger for months. They can require surgery. They can even permanently change your leg, in some cases, if you don't get the surgery, because of a widening between the leg bones.

 

[italia44]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

We should consider ourselves EXTREMELY lucky. This has to be best case scenario considering what we saw with our own eyes. If anyone here didn't think this was season ending, or at the very least, a three month injury, raise your hand.

The first thing I thought of was "Achilles"......and no,I'm not Greek

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

A severe high ankle sprain can linger for months. They can require surgery. They can even permanently change your leg, in some cases, if you don't get the surgery, because of a widening between the leg bones.

Even a low grade high sprain can last for months. A severe sprain (grade 3) can last up to and longer than a year (5-30%) of cases. ( Looked it up last night)

It sounds like a severe low ankle sprain with some damage higher..but it doesn't sound like a grade 3 sprain up high which he probably wouldn't be 100% until next year if that was the case.

But he is 22 and will heal fast

 

[DaBronxPats14]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

To be honest, no matter what the specific prognosis is (high vs low), we are going to have to forget about him for awhile.

The situation will be revisited in about 3-4 weeks or so, depending upon progress or lack thereof.

These reports are only ballpark guesses right now. As MLR pointed out, the Ty Law situation wasn't supposed to be nearly as bad as it was + first reported. On the other hand, we have also seen some guys return earlier too.

Either way, we won't know anything for at least 3-4-5 weeks. Then we can see how it is healing/progressing.

Agreed If anything A Hern will be out a while. Main thing is for him is to get back 100% without rushing him. I'm sure Gronk gave'm heads up on what to expect.

 

[Danger Zone]

I don't want to derail the thread, but Ive long thought that HGH should be allowed to be temporarily and appropriately administered in cases of real injuries needing rehabilitation.

But that out of the way, here's hoping for the best for Hernandez.

 

[JR4]

I post this in case for any of you guys playing sports.
Athletes should have a tube of Arnica Gel for immediate use.
I flipped my ankle playing BBall in my early twenties. Then would
flip it once or twice a year. Each time it would take around 8 to 12 days
before I was good to go. Then someone told me about Arnica gel.
Now it only takes about 3 days. It is great stuff. Works for me however
for some it doesn't. I apply it as soon as possible.

 

[BTTA]

I don't want to derail the thread, but Ive long thought that HGH should be allowed to be temporarily and appropriately administered in cases of real injuries needing rehabilitation.

But that out of the way, here's hoping for the best for Hernandez.

Oh, as a parent who has seen that stuff do miracles for a child, I'll say that it is tragic that it has ended up in the "PED" category due to athletes looking for an edge. I hate it when it gets thrown into the general category of "steroids" as if that word describes everything an athlete might take to heal or get stronger.

It can do wonders when dosed appropriately. My daughter's doc said that by the year 2025 we'll all be using it for injuries and old age maladies just as you describe.

 

[1%er]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

A severe high ankle sprain can linger for months. They can require surgery. They can even permanently change your leg, in some cases, if you don't get the surgery, because of a widening between the leg bones.

So the person with the medical license is wrong with the 4-6 week projection? Do you have a medical degree or was this information off google? Were you in the room during the examination of his ankle?

I have to ask these questions because the speculations in your post is simply absurd. You know nothing more then what has been said which isn't much and you're taking to a public forum with terms like surgery and permanent damage.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

So the person with the medical license is wrong with the 4-6 week projection? Do you have a medical degree or was this information off google? Were you in the room during the examination of his ankle?

I have to ask these questions because the speculations in your post is simply absurd. You know nothing more then what has been said which isn't much and you're taking to a public forum with terms like surgery and permanent damage.

Most people improve significantly in the first two weeks. Some however still have problems with pain and instability after one year (5–30%). Reinjury is also common

A Grade 1 sprain could require anywhere from 1-4 weeks of recovery time; a Grade 2 or 3 sprain, in which there is some degree of looseness of the ankle joint, could take longer and even require surgery if the tear is complete.

it can require surgery it it's bad enough...

 

[Deus Irae]

Re: NFL.com: Hernandez out for 4-6 weeks, closer to 6

So the person with the medical license is wrong with the 4-6 week projection? Do you have a medical degree or was this information off google? Were you in the room during the examination of his ankle?

I have to ask these questions because the speculations in your post is simply absurd. You know nothing more then what has been said which isn't much and you're taking to a public forum with terms like surgery and permanent damage.

You seem to be trying to pick fights, which is fine. You're doing it on posts that really aren't amenable to it in the manner you're attempting, though, which is stupid. Note that this was in the question that I was replying to:

Is there a significant difference between a low ankle sprain & a high ankle sprain as far as healing time?

Therefore, my answering that question with information on how long it can take for a high ankle sprain to heal is not speculation.