Schefter on Lewis: No swelling yet (good) but ACL loose (bad)

[QuantumMechanic]

Mixed messages on Lewis via Schefter:

"Patriots RB Dion Lewis scheduled to undergo MRI on his knee. No swelling yet, a good sign. ACL loose, a bad sign. MRI to tell full story."

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

I'd love to see this kid finish the season playing on the field. Let's hope for the best.

 

[VectorPrime]

What does it mean for the ACL to be "loose"?

 

[Bella*chick]

Can a loose ACL mean anything other than IR?

 

[Concussion Protocol]

Really doesn't look good. What a shame.

 

[Gronkowski123]

looks bad.


nobody can do lewis's job on the team. maybe call cadet???

 

[VectorPrime]

Seriously, how do you just say that the ACL is loose without explaining what the f.uck that even implies.

 

[blackglass3]

I have a partially torn ACL, which was described as "loose" years ago when it happened. I never had surgery because it wasn't fully torn. So, we can still be hopeful.

 

[pctronics0072]

Can a loose ACL mean anything other than IR?

Yes. But good chance of acl tear.

 

[dannydyn]

Schefter performed an MRI on Lewis through osmosis... Amazing...

 

[Bobsyouruncle]

We need some sort of surgery where they stitch duct tape or something over those ACL and MCL things.

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Sucks.

 

[RobertWeathers]

looks bad.


nobody can do lewis's job on the team. maybe call cadet???

Cadet!! (But I want him to stay home!)

 

[scott99]

looks bad.


nobody can do lewis's job on the team. maybe call cadet???

Still say Dri Archer, he's explosive. A swing pass out of the backfield is a guaranteed first down every time. Great speed, good hands.

 

[dannydyn]

David J. Chao, MD (@ProFootballDoc) tweeted at 6:56 PM on Sun, Nov 08, 2015:
ACL loose is a VERY bad sign!
Swelling for isolated tear often doesn't happen until overnight
@DionLewisRB @Patriots Adam Schefter on Twitter
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[TBR]

Makes me sick.

 

[scott99]

We need some sort of surgery where they stitch duct tape or something over those ACL and MCL things.

We used to rub dirt on it back in the 1970s (pop warner). My knees are all ****ed up nowadays, probably shoulda had arthroscopic surgery back when I was young, though people never even heard of that surgery back then (very rare for non pros).

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Next man up. Damn

 

[Brady6]

David J. Chao, MD (@ProFootballDoc) tweeted at 6:56 PM on Sun, Nov 08, 2015:
ACL loose is a VERY bad sign!
Swelling for isolated tear often doesn't happen until overnight
@DionLewisRB @Patriots Adam Schefter on Twitter
()

If he had a torn ACL he would have swelling due to the torn blood vessels in the ligament. The twitter doctor seems to be somewhat stupid referring to the ACL as lose.

 

[TBR]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries-OrthoInfo - AAOS

Grade 1 Sprains. The ligament is mildly damaged in a Grade 1 Sprain. It has been slightly stretched, but is still able to help keep the knee joint stable.

Grade 2 Sprains. A Grade 2 Sprain stretches the ligament to the point where it becomes loose. This is often referred to as a partial tear of the ligament.

Grade 3 Sprains. This type of sprain is most commonly referred to as a complete tear of the ligament. The ligament has been split into two pieces, and the knee joint is unstable.