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Steelers | Big Ben out of the hospital
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:59:03 -0700
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (multiple injuries) was released from a hospital late Wednesday night, June 14. He spent more than two days there recovering from facial injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. He left Mercy Hospital around 11:30 p.m. EDT, said team spokesman Dave Lockett. It was unclear where he went, Lockett said. Because Roethlisberger's multiple facial fractures, broken nose and broken upper and lower jaw are being held in place by screws and 2-inch titanium plates, he can eat soft foods, and not be restricted to liquids, during an estimated six- to eight-week recovery period. As a result, the 240-pound Roethlisberger probably won't lose as much weight as he would have on an all-liquid diet. The Steelers have not given a timetable for his return, but they are optimistic he will be ready for their Sept. 7 opener against Miami.
That's one way to avoid the media.
I think there is less of a chance of his playing in the opener then the Steelers are willing to let on. The chief of surgery at another Pittsburgh hospital was quoted the other day as saying if there are upper and lower jaw fractures and they are repaired using plates and screws as opposed to the simple lower jaw fracture that is set to heal with the jaw wired shut - he isn't playing for 6 months. His doctors have refused to take questions, I think for that very reason. Shefter hinted last night that there will be at least 3 time tables for Ben - when he can resume any conditioning work, when he can resume limited football activities and when he can resume contact.
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:59:03 -0700
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (multiple injuries) was released from a hospital late Wednesday night, June 14. He spent more than two days there recovering from facial injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. He left Mercy Hospital around 11:30 p.m. EDT, said team spokesman Dave Lockett. It was unclear where he went, Lockett said. Because Roethlisberger's multiple facial fractures, broken nose and broken upper and lower jaw are being held in place by screws and 2-inch titanium plates, he can eat soft foods, and not be restricted to liquids, during an estimated six- to eight-week recovery period. As a result, the 240-pound Roethlisberger probably won't lose as much weight as he would have on an all-liquid diet. The Steelers have not given a timetable for his return, but they are optimistic he will be ready for their Sept. 7 opener against Miami.
That's one way to avoid the media.
I think there is less of a chance of his playing in the opener then the Steelers are willing to let on. The chief of surgery at another Pittsburgh hospital was quoted the other day as saying if there are upper and lower jaw fractures and they are repaired using plates and screws as opposed to the simple lower jaw fracture that is set to heal with the jaw wired shut - he isn't playing for 6 months. His doctors have refused to take questions, I think for that very reason. Shefter hinted last night that there will be at least 3 time tables for Ben - when he can resume any conditioning work, when he can resume limited football activities and when he can resume contact.
