Hixon hurt in camp?

[Man-Goblin]

Just heard on 950 the fan...anyone know anything about this?

[Stormontheplains]

3rd degree shoulder seperation, not a big deal

[no-pseudo-fan]

what the @#$%$@#$@#$@#^$%&$%&$@#$%@#$. Lynch needs to stop killing our guys. and isn't 3rd degree the worst of the degrees?

[NFLBRONCO]

I thought Hixon could walk on water now an injury.

[Man-Goblin]

3rd degree shoulder seperation, not a big deal

Thanks.

[bronco militia]

3rd degree means surgery and out for at least 6 weeks

[clean]

3rd degree shoulder seperation, not a big deal

"1st, 2nd and 3rd degree, with 3rd being the most severe. First degree- stretching but no tear of a ligament. Athlete may be able to continue to play or usually return to play in a few days. Second degree- partial tear of a ligament. Bracing may be required. Athlete will usually miss one to four weeks. Third degree- complete tear of a ligament. Depending upon ligament involved, bracing or even surgery may be required."

http://www.neworleansprofootball.com/medical.html

[ICON]

Shoulder Separation

Definition

"Separation" of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, where the end of the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, is actually a sprain of the ligaments that connect the two bones. "Separation" is an old medical term that has been applied to the widening of the space between the bones. Since this problem involves ligaments, it really should be called a sprain.

Description

AC separation is typically an injury of young, active people who fall on the shoulder. Most commonly, it occurs when a person lands on the point of the shoulder, driving the shoulder blade down relative to the clavicle. Patients often tell of being thrown over the handlebars when bicycling, being tackled while playing football, or being upended while skiing. As with sprains, there are degrees of severity.

Causes

Weight lifters, in particular those who do bench presses, often get AC separation. It can also occur in other situations where lifting occurs, or with injury such as falling on the shoulder.

Symptoms

A mild, or first-degree, sprain causes a minimal stretching of the ligaments without much tearing of fibers, and the joint remains stable. There will be pain and swelling around the joint. In a moderate, or second-degree sprain, the ligaments are stretched more and partially torn, and the outer end of the collarbone will partially snap in and out of the joint. This type of sprain is diagnosed by an x-ray

Diagnosis

It is easiest to diagnose a severe, or third-degree, sprain. The complete disruption of all of the ligaments around the joint causes the collarbone to stand straight up.

Treatment

The treatment for first- and second-degree shoulder sprains is rest. The patient will have to put the shoulder in a sling for one to three weeks, depending on the severity of the injury. Also, in addition to resting the shoulder, the patient must ice it for 20 to 30 minutes a few times a day in the beginning to ease the pain. These are particularly frustrating injuries because they can take six to eight weeks to heal. One may not be able to raise the arm laterally beyond 90 degrees until the injury has healed. For a third-degree shoulder sprain, surgical repair of the ligaments is necessary to fix the joint. Up to six weeks of recovery from surgery is necessary before a restrengthening program can be started. This program consists of range-of-motion and strengthening exercises similar to those used to rehabilitate a shoulder impingement. Braces and long-term slings are not recommended.

Questions

What caused the separation or sprain? What treatment do you recommend? Is surgical repair necessary? Does the shoulder need rest? for how long? When can rehabilitation and strengthening exercises start? How long does rehabilitation take? Is there any permanent damage? What can be done to prevent further problems in the shoulder?


Shoulder Separation- Can happen to anyone who falls and lands on the tip of their shoulder. A partial or complete tear of one or both of the main ligaments (acromioclavicular (AC) and coracoclavicular (CC)) that connect your collarbone (clavicle) to your shoulder blade (scapula). A mild shoulder separation involves a sprain of the AC ligament that does not move the clavicle and looks normal on X-rays. More serious injury tears the AC ligament and sprains or slightly tears the CC ligament, putting the clavicle out of alignment to some extent. The most severe shoulder separation completely tears both the AC and CC ligaments and puts the shoulder joint noticeably out of position. If both ligaments are torn or the injury is severe it will require surgery. Afterwards, shoulder is immobilized for up to a month.

[BABronco]

I thought Hixon could walk on water now an injury.

he got lazy so he did it himself. he told mike that it would be better to use him as a surprise in week 5. mike agreed and hixon still prophecies he will be in the probowl and the #1 receiver in the nfl

[no-pseudo-fan]

"1st, 2nd and 3rd degree, with 3rd being the most severe. First degree- stretching but no tear of a ligament. Athlete may be able to continue to play or usually return to play in a few days. Second degree- partial tear of a ligament. Bracing may be required. Athlete will usually miss one to four weeks. Third degree- complete tear of a ligament. Depending upon ligament involved, bracing or even surgery may be required."

http://www.neworleansprofootball.com/medical.html

Beat me to the punch. I thought that 3rd degree was the worse. Are they sure? Where is the link to what is going on?

[broncosteven]

Hixon is turning into Paul Tovessi before our eyes.

[ICON]

3rd degree means surgery and out for at least 6 weeksYep lets hope its a 1 or 2 degree

[bronco militia]

derrr...12 weeks might be more like it

[Stormontheplains]

I just watched the shanny presser on db.com, and greek told him it looked like a 3rd degree, MRI would happen this afternoon

[Traveler]

The Denver Broncos are starting to get some bumps and bruises after 3 days of hard hitting practices. Ian Gold sat out Tuesday morning's session with a sore lower back and Domenik Hixon sat out most of the workout after suffering a bruised shoulder.

Both injuries are considered minor.

http://link.cbslocal.com/r/2Q9K1E/RNSF/BRW0/JEMJ/ZKMM/PJ/h

[bronco militia]

Adrian Madise part II

[Hotrod]

We sure could use Assy lilly about now.

[Man-Goblin]

The Denver Broncos are starting to get some bumps and bruises after 3 days of hard hitting practices. Ian Gold sat out Tuesday morning's session with a sore lower back and Domenik Hixon sat out most of the workout after suffering a bruised shoulder.

Both injuries are considered minor.

http://link.cbslocal.com/r/2Q9K1E/RNSF/BRW0/JEMJ/ZKMM/PJ/h

That makes sense. Hixon's recovery time for a 3rd degree shoulder separation should only be about 3 hours.

[DukeWoody]

When your 6'2 and 185lbs soaked and wet,there just isn't alot holding you together...It sucks either way,but atleast this happened early in camp and we can work on finding a replacment...Hopefully Hix will have a speedy recovery...

[BlaK-Argentina]

Hmm, ok, this sucks. Our WRs are looking bad right now.

[skpac1001]

I am beginning to suspect Bob is hiring Jeff Gillooly to attack our pass catching corps.

[vancejohnson82]

hixon will get over this within the hour

he'll be doing shoulder presses with 125 pound dumbells by the time the PM workout is over

[bronco militia]

never mind ...from mason's blog:

“I just came out and tried to make a play and landed on my shoulder,” Hixon said. “That’s football. You’re going to get banged up and everything.”

Head Coach Mike Shanahan called the injury “slight.”

“First-degree shoulder separation — at least that was (Head Athletic Trainer) Steve’s (Antonopulos) first thought,” he said. “We’ll get an MRI on it to be sure. He doesn’t think it’s too serious, but I’ll let you know further after the MRI

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/mason/

[fountelway]

shanny said looks like a FIRST degree seperation and will have mri this afternoon. its on www.denverbroncos.com (http://www.denverbroncos.com). you guys need your hearing and eyes checked

[Man-Goblin]

I just watched the shanny presser on db.com, and greek told him it looked like a 3rd degree, MRI would happen this afternoon

I just listened to the same presser and I am almost 100% sure he said "1st" degree. Hopefully, he'll be ok.

[no-pseudo-fan]

“Ian is out with a lower back spasm," head coach Mike Shanahan said. "We kept him out today. He should be back tomorrow. (WR) Domenik Hixon had a slight first-degree shoulder separation, at least that was Steve’s (Broncos Head Athletic Trainer Steve Antonopulos) first thought. We’re going to do an MRI on him to make sure, but we don’t think it’s too serious but we’re going to let you know soon after the MRI.”

[Inkana7]

I've had a 1st degree seperation. Nothing that bad.

[Requiem]

Separation of the first degree, I'm sure he'll be fine but it's so damn discouraging to hear all of our wide receivers getting banged up.

Can you say first day draft choice next year if this **** keeps up?

[Smiling Assassin27]

word is that there is an enormous crater in the middle of Dove Valley where the shoulder of Hixon actually took on a human form and made impact. the people of Middle Earth are bracing for the imminent earthquake.

[Drek]

I got a second degree shoulder seperation during a game of pickup basketball. I just popped it back in myself and played for another few hours. Sure it hurt like a bitch the next morning but thats life.

Bunch of prima donna pussies. You hear me Hixon? I'm callin' you OUT.

OH WAIT! This is just a ploy for Hixon to get into the training room with Rod, Marshall, and Scheff so that his aura can expedite their healing! We're gonna be ok people, Hixon's on the job.

[Requiem]

I got a second degree shoulder seperation during a game of pickup basketball. I just popped it back in myself and played for another few hours. Sure it hurt like a b**** the next morning but thats life.

Bunch of prima donna pussies. You hear me Hixon? I'm callin' you OUT.

OH WAIT! This is just a ploy for Hixon to get into the training room with Rod, Marshall, and Scheff so that his aura can expedite their healing! We're gonna be ok people, Hixon's on the job.

LMAO.

This post reminds me of when Kaylore was posting over on Broncomania stating how Hixon cured Foxworth of his childhood trauma. . . Foxworth comes on the board to post and he is completely stunned and had no idea what to say to that.

I wonder if he told Hixon about our message board shenanigans. ROFL!

[orange crusher]

For what it's worth, from Kffl:

Broncos | Hixon injured during practice
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:29:37 -0700
Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos (http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl) WR Domenik Hixon (http://www.kffl.com/player/14195/nfl) (shoulder) suffered a slight shoulder separation during practice Tuesday, July 31, but the injury is considered minor and Hixon should return to practice in the afternoon session.

[telluride]

WRs are going to be the death of this squad. We shoulda got one more good vet in the off-season.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Guys, relax

[denverobsession]

WRs are going to be the death of this squad. We shoulda got one more good vet in the off-season.

We got at least one vet that's looking GREAT -- Stokley! :sunshine:

He's going to rock this year.

[ZONA]

NO doubt - can you all finally stuff it with the Hixon is a god crap. You have totally jinxed the dude. If you would just shut the F up, maybe he would be practicing right now and not getting an MRI. Hilarious!

Well, maybe it isn't such a bad idea to let Rod have as much time as he needs. If this keeps up, he'll be the #2 guy again this year. Sheesh. Marshall, Hix, Schef, Smith and Stokely coming off a major surgury, we're not so healthy at guys receiving catches are we?

Maybe we can trade Al Wilson to the Lions for one of their starters.............ROFL!

[eddie mac]

Cutler's gonna have to start throwing to himself soon.:D

[fdf]

Cutler's gonna have to start throwing to himself soon.:D

I'm thinking about volunteering my services so that Jay can concentrate on just throwing the ball. Although I'm 55 and have never played wide receiver, I'm only 15 pounds overweight and very quick for my age and size. I'm also very good at studying films. Do you think there might be an opening for me?