Former Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree underwent successful surgery on the slight stress fracture in his left foot Wednesday.
Crabtree was still recovering Wednesday afternoon, according to a marketing representative, and was expected to be released Thursday.
Renowned orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson performed the surgery at the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Crabtree was expected to have a pin inserted in his foot, which would sideline him for 10 weeks.
“Michael’s surgery today was successful, and I expect a very routine recovery and a full return to football this season,” Anderson said in a statement.
Crabtree’s injury — which he announced in a statement was a pre-existing injury — initially was discovered during medical testing at the NFL Scouting Combine. After initially saying that he would work out at the Texas Tech Pro Day on March 26, Crabtree reconsidered and opted for surgery.
NFL senior analyst Pat Kirwan has Crabtree, widely regarded as a top-10 pick prior to the combine, going to the Cincinnati Bengals with the sixth overall pick in his latest mock draft.
Crabtree was still recovering Wednesday afternoon, according to a marketing representative, and was expected to be released Thursday.
Renowned orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson performed the surgery at the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Crabtree was expected to have a pin inserted in his foot, which would sideline him for 10 weeks.
“Michael’s surgery today was successful, and I expect a very routine recovery and a full return to football this season,” Anderson said in a statement.
Crabtree’s injury — which he announced in a statement was a pre-existing injury — initially was discovered during medical testing at the NFL Scouting Combine. After initially saying that he would work out at the Texas Tech Pro Day on March 26, Crabtree reconsidered and opted for surgery.
NFL senior analyst Pat Kirwan has Crabtree, widely regarded as a top-10 pick prior to the combine, going to the Cincinnati Bengals with the sixth overall pick in his latest mock draft.
Michael Crabtree is arguably the most talked about wide receiver to enter the NFL Draft, possibly ever. On March 4, he had a slight setback due to a stress fracture in his left foot. Since then, he has now been doing light exercises and such to prepare him for his NFL career. Only thing is, will certain teams bypass on him because of this setback? I think not. If teams were smart, they would see this work ethic of this young man and put that toward making their decision. Crabtree won't just be a NFL bust. He is going to make and break records for whatever team he lands with. Teams wouldn't very wise to pass on him.
It is amazing how doctors today can preform a small surgery and insert a pin to fix a stress fracture. I'm sure that most people who don't have that kind of money,however, don't just go out and get a surgery for that but if you do then that will be beneficial to you.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Crabtree is one of the best players in the draft and could have been a top 5 pick if it wasn't for his foot injury. I hope that NFL teams do not think that this will affect him when going into the NFL because like in college he is going to be a huge name in the future of the NFL. He had a world renowned doctor perform the surgery so teams should not be scared of any complications. I look forward to Crabtree being a huge name in the NFL.
ReplyDeleteI like sports but im not so into it. It is incredible how fast they can get better and continue playing, of course they have money for that but its kind of unbelivable. Good post!
ReplyDeleteThe science have many solution for all the problem that we have. It's good because everything can be resolve fast now. In a future the player can go to play again because the surgery. Lucky boy!!
ReplyDeleteI have been through 3 knee surgeries myself at its amazing what doctors can do to get you back on the field. When I found out what I did to my knee the last time I had surgery I was thinking I would be look to ever run again, forget play. But here I am running strong thanks to all the good doctors out there.
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