(01-02-2024, 02:44 PM)Rockman1966 Wrote:

(01-02-2024, 01:20 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Yeah - That injury and early return date don't sound right to me either. 

I'd think if they were gonna risk him reinjuring it - they'd wait until a potential playoff game.

Another name for a core injury is an abdominal hernia.  These require a mesh (biologic or synthetic) patch and time to heal.   A couple months before exertion/contact.
Sold biologic meshes for 20 years used in breast recon, hernia, and staple line reinforcement.   I sound like such a douche.  Just retired from medical device leadership after 40 years in scrubs.  Logged my cases, was in just over 10,000 surgical procedures.

Q: You know what they call the guy who graduated last in his medical school class?


A: Doctor

Yes - I recall many years ago the term "sports hernia" being used for this injury. 

Congrats on the retirement!

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(01-02-2024, 02:40 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(01-02-2024, 01:20 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Yeah - That injury and early return date don't sound right to me either. 

I'd think if they were gonna risk him reinjuring it - they'd wait until a potential playoff game.

Thing is, this week is a playoff game because if they lose they are likely out. Every game is now sudden death, so if Kirk can go then he just might.

True - but level of competition this week compared to the probable game after that one is a big gap. 
Hence my speculation. 

If they feel they need Kirk's contribution to beat the wallowing tacks, so be it. I'm just hesitant on that personally.

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