Ryan Shazier Injury

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

@Psych-Ward posted this link in the game thread, but felt like we needed a thread for it & any updates we come across.

Report: Multiple sources state Ryan Shazier has “spinal contusion”

More updates:

Ryan Shazier has “some movement” in lower extremities

Statement by Colbert this morning:

Said G.M. Kevin Colbert early Tuesday: “Ryan’s injury will not require surgery at this time, and he continues to improve. He will stay overnight to continue evaluations with the hopes of returning to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.”

Unless he shows significant improvement in the next 24 hours I think its safe to assume his season is over, but we'll all wish him well in his recovery. Would hate to see this end his career but this is more important than football.

Prayers up for Shazier & his family!

 

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Any difference between a "spinal concussion" and a "spinal contusion" @SteelersPride? Seen reports of both but not sure what the difference is. My understanding of a contusion is a deep bone bruise or somethin like that. But if these reports are correct, then he dodged a bullet.

 

[Carnzo]

Any difference between a "spinal concussion" and a "spinal contusion" @SteelersPride? But if these reports are correct, then he dodged a bullet.

Thanks for the update. Here's to a complete recovery

 

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[Yo Tee]

There should be NO RUSH at all to get him back on the field. Put him on the IR immediately. No questions about it.

 

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There should be NO RUSH at all to get him back on the field. Put him on the IR immediately. No questions about it.

I'm sure Shazier will want to return as soon as possible, but I agree with you about shelving him. No need to risk his life like that.

 

[Wamu]

I sure hope he'll be okay.

 

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Ryan Shazier texts a Steelers teammate back

 

[cerealboi]

So what's the prognosis for this type of injury?

 

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So what's the prognosis for this type of injury?

Spinal Cord: The Concussion You’ve Never Heard Of – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

excerpt:

CCN involves a transient injury to the spinal cord that causes brief disturbance of sensation and/or the ability to move. Symptoms can include numbness and tingling in the hands or feet as well as weakness or even brief complete paralysis. Affected areas can range from a single arm or leg to all four limbs. Episodes last less than 24 hours and often for just a few seconds, after which the individual returns to how he was before the injury.

 

[Yo Tee]

So what's the prognosis for this type of injury?

Well from what I read, Tommy Maddox has the same type of injury, don't know the severity, but the same type and Maddox only missed 1 game but I think it's more serious than that.

 

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Spinal Cord: The Concussion You’ve Never Heard Of – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

excerpt:

also:

To return to play or not?
For that reason, spinal canal width (which can be determined by MRI) is a key factor considered by doctors when they advise football players whether it’s safe to return to play after a CCN episode.

Dr. Bell says there are no clear guidelines for making these return-to-play decisions, but it’s generally thought that return to play is allowable after a single episode of CCN in a player with normal results on neurologic tests, normal spinal alignment and a normal spinal canal diameter with no evidence of spinal cord compression.

There’s also general agreement that players should not return to football or other collision sports if they have:

• Any lasting neurologic effects or symptoms or any persistent spinal cord damage
• A history of multiple episodes of CCN
• An unhealed spinal fracture or spine instability
• Conditions such as myelomalacia of the spinal cord (which suggests bruising of the spinal cord) or certain congenital abnormalities of the spine

Most controversial is the case of a player who’s suffered a single episode of CCN and has evidence of narrowing of the spinal canal with spinal cord compression. While erring on the side of caution may be easier for players at the recreational or high school level, the call can be tougher at the college or professional levels, where scholarships and financial considerations typically figure in.

Even so, Dr. Bell says he’d be “very reluctant” to give return-to-play clearance following an episode of CCN in an athlete who has significant reduction in spinal canal diameter associated with a reduction or elimination of the cushion of cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the spinal canal. “This can increase the risk of permanent spinal cord injury in the event of another neck injury,” he explains.

For some players who insist on returning to competition, surgery can occasionally reduce the risk of repeat CCN and permanent cord injury, he adds.

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Well from what I read, Tommy Maddox has the same type of injury, don't know the severity, but the same type and Maddox only missed 1 game but I think it's more serious than that.

There's multiple factors that go into the recovery timetable, which really boils down to how he recovers in next 24 hours. See my post above.

 

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camhey97 - Everyone please send your prayers for my lil bro @shazier That W was for you. Love you bro

 

[Yo Tee]

There's multiple factors that go into the recovery timetable, which really boils down to how he recovers in next 24 hours. See my post above.

Yeah he might be okay tomorrow but I still think they should keep him away. IF, and that's a HUGE and BIG IF, they even think about bringing him back, at least don't bring him back til the playoffs. We've practically clinched a playoff spot, no need for him to be out there anytime soon. I still ultimately think he should sit out the rest of the season.

 

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