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Plaxico sees a surgeon for Ankle (1 Viewer)

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RotoWorld wrote:

Plaxico Burress missed practice Wednesday and traveled to North Carolina to be examined by an ankle specialist.

The doctor Burress is seeing is reportedly a "renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon," so surgery could be an option at some point. Burress had a strong second half in Week 3 and figures to play through the injury again this week.

 
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Wonder if he went to Duke Medical. I could place a call...see if they can accidentally botch his procedure (Redskins fan here) :thumbdown:

 
Max Power said:
RotoWorld wrote:Plaxico Burress missed practice Wednesday and traveled to North Carolina to be examined by an ankle specialist.The doctor Burress is seeing is reportedly a "renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon," so surgery could be an option at some point. Burress had a strong second half in Week 3 and figures to play through the injury again this week.
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Doesn't mean he WILL have surgery....he is just getting it checked out.
 
The Scientist said:
Max Power said:
RotoWorld wrote:

Plaxico Burress missed practice Wednesday and traveled to North Carolina to be examined by an ankle specialist.

The doctor Burress is seeing is reportedly a "renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon," so surgery could be an option at some point. Burress had a strong second half in Week 3 and figures to play through the injury again this week.
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Doesn't mean he WILL have surgery....he is just getting it checked out.
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Which is exactly what the OP says.But, thanks for the update.

 
The Scientist said:
Max Power said:
RotoWorld wrote:Plaxico Burress missed practice Wednesday and traveled to North Carolina to be examined by an ankle specialist.The doctor Burress is seeing is reportedly a "renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon," so surgery could be an option at some point. Burress had a strong second half in Week 3 and figures to play through the injury again this week.
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Doesn't mean he WILL have surgery....he is just getting it checked out.
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:hey: Doc is going to get him though the season.
 
Is this type of thing common when a player has a "nagging" injury just to make sure it's not getting any worse or any further damage is being done? This obviously isn't good news, but if it's routine stuff I'm not too concerned

 
NoCheese said:
Is this type of thing common when a player has a "nagging" injury just to make sure it's not getting any worse or any further damage is being done? This obviously isn't good news, but if it's routine stuff I'm not too concerned
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:lol:
 
TitanBlitz said:
As a Plax owner, I vote for "clean it up after the season is over" option.
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agreed. Not a plax owner but none of this really says he's having surgery.Can we have this title ammended to say that he met with a surgeon or saw another doctor :hophead:
 
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NoCheese said:
Is this type of thing common when a player has a "nagging" injury just to make sure it's not getting any worse or any further damage is being done? This obviously isn't good news, but if it's routine stuff I'm not too concerned
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Yes, players get second opinions from specialists all the time. Sometimes it's the team medical and training staff making the suggestion, other times it's the player. James Andrews gets consulted all the time on knee and shoulder/elbow issues. Willie Anderson recently sought on a second opinion on a foot problem. Usually it's an effort to make sure there isn't anything being missed or a treatment that might hold more promise than what's currently being done. It's rare, but not out of the question, that the treatment suggested is an immediate surgery.
 
KellysHeroes said:
The Scientist said:
Max Power said:
RotoWorld wrote:Plaxico Burress missed practice Wednesday and traveled to North Carolina to be examined by an ankle specialist.The doctor Burress is seeing is reportedly a "renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon," so surgery could be an option at some point. Burress had a strong second half in Week 3 and figures to play through the injury again this week.
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Doesn't mean he WILL have surgery....he is just getting it checked out.
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:goodposting: Doc is going to get him though the season.
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Hope the Doc has Burress on his fantasy squad.
 
Im not going to ammend the title. Its a very good possability that he could have surgery.

Plax has had ankle issues for 2 months now, whatever he has is not going away on its own. I cant imagine playing on it is helping the situation.

Again I dont know what the exact injury is, but im glad the board is so optimistic that this is nothing.

 
Max Power said:
Im not going to ammend the title. Its a very good possability that he could have surgery. Plax has had ankle issues for 2 months now, whatever he has is not going away on its own. I cant imagine playing on it is helping the situation.Again I dont know what the exact injury is, but im glad the board is so optimistic that this is nothing.
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The good news is, he's scored 5 TD's in 3 games despite the ankle, so it's not like he's been ineffective. On the other hand, it's too important to just ignore. Many players play with chronic injuries the whole year. Let's just hope there's no structural damage.
 
Max Power said:
Im not going to ammend the title. Its a very good possability that he could have surgery. Plax has had ankle issues for 2 months now, whatever he has is not going away on its own. I cant imagine playing on it is helping the situation.Again I dont know what the exact injury is, but im glad the board is so optimistic that this is nothing.
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Seeing a surgeon does not mean you are having surgery. Are you perhaps a bitter owner who passed on him for someone like Lee Evans.I watched that game, I saw no limp at all...just some stone hands.Your thread title is bogus and pure opinion. You must be speaking to Mort a lot, you know the one that said Eli was out for a month.
 
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Ankle could sideline BurressPlaxico Burress, WR NYGNews: Plaxico Burress' sprained right ankle has become more of a concern for the Giants. The receiver, whose five touchdown catches is tied with Randy Moss of New England for most in the NFL, traveled to Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday to have the ankle examined by noted orthopedist Dr. Robert Anderson. Burress, who missed all four preseason games, has played in the first three regular-season games, but has had little practice. Before last week's game with Washington he only practiced on Friday on a limited basis. Coughlin refused to speculate on the status of the eight-year veteran for Sunday's home game against the Eagles. "Hopefully (there will be) some further recommendation as to what can be done to relieve the issue," Coughlin said. "Plaxico actually the other day said to us that he has to practice. He has got to practice. He is not practicing and he is coming into the games. To his credit he knows his assignments, but obviously he is not as sharp as he could be."Analysis: Giants captains Eli Manning and Antonio Pierce were confident Burress would play on Sunday night against the Eagles. If he does play, expect big things: Burress has burned the Eagles for three consecutive 100-yard games in the regular season coming into their Week 4 meeting on Sunday night. He grabbed six balls in each game, averaging 115.7 yards and scoring two touchdowns. He also scored twice in the playoff game against the Giants last season. We'll continue to keep tabs on Burress' ankle; if you own him and are planning on starting him, be sure you have a backup receiver in case Plax doesn't play.
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I'm a little worried but I think he'll play and put up good numbers. I do have Reggie Brown on my roster just incase he's inactive this Sunday. Please God don't make me start Brown again...
 
OU#1....

You're dealing away Brees AND Brandon Marshall for McNabb ?

Kudos to the McNabb owner for selling high.

I think you could have received much more in the deal.

Is it too late to back out ?

 
Its a management thing.

He is in a cycle, where he won't be able to practice,... in order too heal up enough during the week to play on Sunday. This isn't optimal.

He had one ankle cleaned out this off-season. Sprained the other one during the second week of the preseason.

The visit is likely a consultation on treatment and management throughout the year. In hopes of getting the ankle healthier to avoid this cycle and allow some practice. This is likely a week to week thing. Ankles are fickle like that. Ronnie Barnes, the Giants trainer is going with him.. likely to get the information first hand from the orthapedist.

 
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epiG3 said:
Its a management thing.

He is in a cycle, where he won't be able to practice,... in order too heal up enough during the week to play on Sunday. This isn't optimal.

He had one ankle cleaned out this off-season. Sprained the other one during the second week of the preseason.

The visit is likely a consultation on treatment and management throughout the year. In hopes of getting the ankle healthier to avoid this cycle and allow some practice. This is likely a week to week thing. Ankles are fickle like that. Ronnie Barnes, the Giants trainer is going with him.. likely to get the information first hand from the orthapedist.
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My guess is he plays through it and uses the bye week to fully recuperate, maybe even taking a week before OR after the bye week to give it the full 3 weeks. At least I hope. Plax always seems dinged up, but rarely misses a game.
 
Plexico sees a surgeon for ankle???? That sounds like he has scheduled the appointment for surgery right there.

Let me guess, you work for the NY Times where catchy half truth titles like this are the norm.

Seriously...read this article.

http://www.giants.com/news/eisen/story.asp?story_id=25957

Burress and Ronnie Barnes, the Giants’ Vice President of Medical Services, are in Charlotte, N.C. to meet with foot and ankle orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. On the recommendation of team physical Russell Warren, Burress is being examined by Anderson so the specialist can offer advice on how to best manage Burress’ ongoing issues with his right ankle

Seriously, change the title of the thread to say "Burress sees ankle specialist"

 
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SteelerMurf said:
Plexico sees a surgeon for ankle???? That sounds like he has scheduled the appointment for surgery right there.

Let me guess, you work for the NY Times where catching half truth titles like this are the norm.

Seriously...read this article.

http://www.giants.com/news/eisen/story.asp?story_id=25957

Burress and Ronnie Barnes, the Giants’ Vice President of Medical Services, are in Charlotte, N.C. to meet with foot and ankle orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. On the recommendation of team physical Russell Warren, Burress is being examined by Anderson so the specialist can offer advice on how to best manage Burress’ ongoing issues with his right ankle

Seriously, change the title of the thread to say "Burress sees ankle specialist"
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seriously dude? the info is still the same. not sure why you feel the need to make a big deal out of the title. I read something that says surgery is a possability and title the thread with a Question...

Sorry for those 5 seconds of uncertainty you had to endure between reading the title and opening the link. :confused:

 
Max Power said:
SteelerMurf said:
Plexico sees a surgeon for ankle???? That sounds like he has scheduled the appointment for surgery right there.

Let me guess, you work for the NY Times where catching half truth titles like this are the norm.

Seriously...read this article.

http://www.giants.com/news/eisen/story.asp?story_id=25957

Burress and Ronnie Barnes, the Giants’ Vice President of Medical Services, are in Charlotte, N.C. to meet with foot and ankle orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. On the recommendation of team physical Russell Warren, Burress is being examined by Anderson so the specialist can offer advice on how to best manage Burress’ ongoing issues with his right ankle

Seriously, change the title of the thread to say "Burress sees ankle specialist"
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seriously dude? the info is still the same. not sure why you feel the need to make a big deal out of the title. I read something that says surgery is a possability and title the thread with a Question...

Sorry for those 5 seconds of uncertainty you had to endure between reading the title and opening the link. :goodposting:
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OK smart guy, who mentioned surgery>.......Rotoworld's "analysis" opinion guy/writer that works for free from his mom's basement? That is not a source my man. No more of a source than me saying this:Analysis: Amputation is a possibility and Burress may never play football again.

And it's funny that the kid in his mom's basement says right after surgery that he will most likely play this week but you insist on pushing the surgery angle which has only been mentioned by the kid in the basement. Maybe you should read the actual article I posted for real news?

Great reporting dude. Again you analyze like a bitter owner who picked a bust like Evans over Plex.

 
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Plaxico should just hobble down the field and overpower the CBs for touchdowns like he has been. No need to get surgery to do that.

 
Seriously though... he is listed as questionable for Week 4 again, with the Coach once again saying that he isn't sure whether Burress will play or not. I am really getting tired of this #### every week. I didn't start him last week because I was afraid he wouldn't play, then he played all game without a problem. I mean, he caught that pass, broke a tackle, raced to the endzone and was DRILLED, popped right back up to his feet and jogged off of the field celebrating. How damn hurt can he be?

 
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Seriously though... he is listed as questionable for Week 4 again, with the Coach once again saying that he isn't sure whether Burress will play or not. I am really getting tired of this #### every week. I didn't start him last week because I was afraid he wouldn't play, then he played all game without a problem. I mean, he caught that pass, broke a tackle, raced to the endzone and was DRILLED, popped right back up to his feet and jogged off of the field celebrating. How damn hurt can he be?
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Welcome to the world of injury prone players like Plax and Westy.There's always the chance you start em and they don't even dress, but when they do dress they are usually ;)Keep a slot dedicated on your roster to somebody that can give you points incase he becomes inactive. Toomer would be a prime example. For this week I have Reggie Brown as a worst case scenario. I'll probably be after Toomer on the WW depending on his status this week.
 
It better then using him in practice where he wont get the rest he needs for the big game on sundays.

Let burress rest.

The coach might of told him "if u miss practice then u better be going to go get it looked at otherwise show up and pactice with ur teammates"

I hope he goes and misses practice everyweek for the same reasons as long as he keeps showing up on sunday.

Now if only ELI can go get his head checked out... That kid isnt looking like much for a 4th year starter with MANNING as a last name...

Now for the "I dont know if he will play this week" answers.

Coaches do it for an advantage. Hell why not say its a gametime decision or "you dont know" ?

The team will then need to change their game plan slightly or at least THINK of changing it.. and it could be a slight distraction as well.

I can see why the coaches do it. But i dont think its very fair for the FANS !!!

 
Now if only ELI can go get his head checked out... That kid isnt looking like much for a 4th year starter with MANNING as a last name...
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Dude - you do not know what you are talking about - Eli won that game by hitting Plax - a guy who dropped 3 passes in the first half for about 100 yards. He also called a key audible on the run play to Ward - for the overturned fumble play - :rolleyes: :)
 
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"Sep 27 The New York Giants have announced WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) will be limited during practice for the foreseeable future after being examined by an ankle specialist. The doctor agreed with the team that Burress has a serious sprain of his right ankle. Burress will continue the rehabilitation plan his is on, and he will rest during practices to help his ankle heal.

Sep 27 A visit to Dr. Robert Anderson confirmed that Burress has a severely sprained right ankle, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. The best presciption for the injury is rest, so Burress will not practice much if at all this week. His status for Sunday's game is uncertain.

Recommendation: Said Ronnie Barnes, the Giants' vice president of medical services: "We will continue the course of treatment and therapy that we have used since Plaxico reinjured the right ankle when he was stepped on during the Green Bay game. Plaxico will continue his modality therapy, and we will explore all options regarding the most appropriate shoes, orthotics and braces... For the time being, we will continue to evaluate Plaxico's injury on a day-to-day, week-to-week basis." Our feeling is that if Burress can play, he will since Sunday's game against the Eagles is a big one, but there's also a chance that the Giants could shut him down indefinitely to allow the injury to heal completely."

In other words, same story different day. I have him in my money league. From what I see based on this report there is no fracture or ligament damage. It's just a sprain. That's the good news. There is nothing new from this report that we don't already know. Plax will be a questionable every week. Just make sure you have a backup plan incase they sit him for one game.

 
Plaxico should be playing every week. I really don't think the team cares about Plaxico's future, they just want him in the game. Bottomline, Plaxico is not the guy you build your offense around, so they should be willing to risk the guy to get production out him right now when they need him.

Steve Smith is a rookie and injured. Moss is a bust. And Toomer is too old to carry the load on his shoulders. If they sit down Plaxico for more than a week, they will start to enter into the 2008 draft discussion mighty quick.

 
Update from Sportsline...

Burress to start vs. Eagles

News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress got some good news about his badly sprained right ankle. The second opinion on the ankle showed it was nothing more than a bad sprain, and that Burress can continue his current course of treatment. Burress will continue practicing on a limited basis about one day a week and intends to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium. "When I feel good enough to go and practice, I'll practice," Burress said after watching Thursday's workout. Burress was examined on Wednesday by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. His diagnosis of a serious sprain agreed with the diagnosis of Dr. Russ Warren, the Giants orthopedic surgeon.

 
ceo3west said:
Update from Sportsline...

Burress to start vs. Eagles

News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress got some good news about his badly sprained right ankle. The second opinion on the ankle showed it was nothing more than a bad sprain, and that Burress can continue his current course of treatment. Burress will continue practicing on a limited basis about one day a week and intends to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium. "When I feel good enough to go and practice, I'll practice," Burress said after watching Thursday's workout. Burress was examined on Wednesday by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. His diagnosis of a serious sprain agreed with the diagnosis of Dr. Russ Warren, the Giants orthopedic surgeon.
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The AP reports that Plaxico Burress is likely to continue playing on game days despite having a "severely sprained ankle."Bad sprain and severely sprained ankle are not good words to me, their connotations are seldom associated with happy news. Plax owner and me no likey. At what point is he a sell high? I say very soon, I can see a couple missed games this year. I hope im wrong

 
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Koya said:
ceo3west said:
fsufan said:
Clayton on ESPN said he was doubtful :shock:
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I would expect nothing less from E! SPN
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Isnt the criteria for the injury report different this year than in the past? Related to how much the player practices? If this is the case, seeing as it's Thursday and Plax didnt practice at all, that may mean an automatic doubtful?
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Not sure, but he's listed as questionable on the injury report.
 
PatytonsGhost said:
ceo3west said:
Update from Sportsline...

Burress to start vs. Eagles

News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress got some good news about his badly sprained right ankle. The second opinion on the ankle showed it was nothing more than a bad sprain, and that Burress can continue his current course of treatment. Burress will continue practicing on a limited basis about one day a week and intends to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium. "When I feel good enough to go and practice, I'll practice," Burress said after watching Thursday's workout. Burress was examined on Wednesday by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. His diagnosis of a serious sprain agreed with the diagnosis of Dr. Russ Warren, the Giants orthopedic surgeon.
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The AP reports that Plaxico Burress is likely to continue playing on game days despite having a "severely sprained ankle."Bad sprain and severely sprained ankle are not good words to me, their connotations are seldom associated with happy news. Plax owner and me no likey. At what point is he a sell high? I say very soon, I can see a couple missed games this year. I hope im wrong
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he has had this same sprained ankle for all of his league leading 5 TDs.....I have watched him play....he never limps not even last week. He caught a ball, juked a guy, zig zagged, got plastered as he entered the endzone....got right back up. I don't know, he looks pretty healthy, if he is not healthy he is THE most dominant WR in the NFL when he gets healthy.
 
SteelerMurf said:
PatytonsGhost said:
ceo3west said:
Update from Sportsline...

Burress to start vs. Eagles

News: Giants WR Plaxico Burress got some good news about his badly sprained right ankle. The second opinion on the ankle showed it was nothing more than a bad sprain, and that Burress can continue his current course of treatment. Burress will continue practicing on a limited basis about one day a week and intends to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium. "When I feel good enough to go and practice, I'll practice," Burress said after watching Thursday's workout. Burress was examined on Wednesday by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. His diagnosis of a serious sprain agreed with the diagnosis of Dr. Russ Warren, the Giants orthopedic surgeon.
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The AP reports that Plaxico Burress is likely to continue playing on game days despite having a "severely sprained ankle."Bad sprain and severely sprained ankle are not good words to me, their connotations are seldom associated with happy news. Plax owner and me no likey. At what point is he a sell high? I say very soon, I can see a couple missed games this year. I hope im wrong
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he has had this same sprained ankle for all of his league leading 5 TDs.....I have watched him play....he never limps not even last week. He caught a ball, juked a guy, zig zagged, got plastered as he entered the endzone....got right back up. I don't know, he looks pretty healthy, if he is not healthy he is THE most dominant WR in the NFL when he gets healthy.
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I do not disagree with anything you stated, all I am saying is that either he has a very high threshold of pain and he will play through it and not look like he is injured or the pain will get to him and affect his play making eventually. The ankle sprain is real as far as what has been reported and should still be somewhat of a concern and will be a factor throughout the year
 
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