Question on Buddys injury

[dksooner]

Has anyone had a similar injury, if so is four weeks expected or could it be sooner?

 

[CoachTalk]

Has anyone had a similar injury, if so is four weeks expected or could it be sooner?

I think it could be sooner. Its a small operation. His rehab will be the most important part.

 

[pnkranger]

I think it could be sooner. Its a small operation. His rehab will be the most important part.

What will be hardest is for Buddy to stay off of it so it heals quickly...with Buddy's go-getter attitude, that's going to be difficult.

 

[MercedeSooner]

I know another D1 athlete someone who broke a bone in that area and it is extremely painful, also have to be careful about coming back too soon as you can easily cause a lot more problems down the line if you put too much wear and tear on the area before it's ready.

 

[soonertboy824]

He broke his 5th metatarsal which is basically the base of his pinky toe. I broke my 4th metatarsal which is the base of the fourth toe. My injury was supposed to take 4-5 weeks with no surgery but I ended up being on crutches for 9 weeks. I was 14 when it happened so i dont know if age was a factor in my recovery being so slow. I did something to my growth plate to because that toe hasnt grown since.

 

[OkieTC]

I had the same injury a few years ago, and my doctor wanted to let it heal on its own. I was on/off crutches for nearly a year as it kept re-breaking every time I got off crutches. Finally, I went to a new doc who put a screw in it, and 2 weeks later I was walking with no crutches or boot. 4 weeks after surgery, I was back to running and playing basketball. Granted, not on Buddys level, but still, I have never had a problem since. I can see him playing at 100% in 4-6 weeks easily. Praying for a quick recovery for him.

 

[bocabull]

Broken bone takes 6 weeks to heal properly. Under no circumstance should he be rushed back.

 

[pnkranger]

So he'll be back just in time for the second weekend of the tourney.