View Full Version : Tom Brady.....next season at risk?
Beantown Bronco
10-23-2008, 12:52 PM
Doctors are aggressively fighting an infection in Tom Brady's surgically repaired left knee.
Brady recently acknowledged on his Web site that doctors went in "to clean and to test the wound" on Oct. 15 because of the infection. The New England Patriots quarterback has had two more similar procedures since then.
The story was first reported by the Boston Herald and confirmed by ESPN's Wendi Nix.
The Patriots, as an organization, are upset with the situation because they were clear that they wanted Brady's surgery done under the direction of doctors of their choosing in Boston, sources told ESPN.
Instead, Brady opted to have the surgery in California by a doctor his family preferred, and now there are major problems. Brady was supposed to be back in New England by now, but a timeline for his return remains unclear.
A person close to Brady told ESPN: "Tom is looking at months, not weeks, to fix this."
Appearing on Mike and Mike in the Morning, Dr. Rob Gotlin explains that if the infection in Tom Brady's knee doesn't clear out, even a repeat surgery will be doomed to fail. Listen
According to the Herald, Brady is on a six-week course of intravenously administered antibiotics, and is still having follow-up exams at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where the surgery took place.
If the infection is not brought under control, the patellar tendon graft used to replace Brady's anterior cruciate ligament could become compromised, according to the Herald's report. If that happens, he will have to undergo another surgery on the ACL. That would reset the clock on his rehabilitation.
Brady had surgery on Oct. 6 -- 29 days after he was injured in the Patriots' season opener -- on a hit by Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard. Brady reportedly tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in the knee.
New England Patriots spokesman Stacey James said Wednesday the team would let Brady comment on the status of his injury.
Information from ESPN reporter Wendi Nix and The Associated Press was used in this report.
Smiling Assassin27
10-23-2008, 12:53 PM
Bellicheat's collar is getting tighter and tighter.
theAPAOps5
10-23-2008, 01:12 PM
I wonder if the team will have any reprocussions for him not using their doctors. If its prolonged or career threatening they will want some money back. And if its not look for that language to be on page one of his next contract.
Crushaholic
10-23-2008, 01:16 PM
Could this could be the end of Brady's career? That's amazing...
55CrushEm
10-23-2008, 01:18 PM
I wonder if the team will have any reprocussions for him not using their doctors. If its prolonged or career threatening they will want some money back. And if its not look for that language to be on page one of his next contract.
Exactly....unless it was written into his contract to you the doctor of THEIR choice....then Brady alone makes the choices for his own healthcare....
Hogan11
10-23-2008, 01:19 PM
It appears that the flag will continue to fly at half mast in Bristol CN for a long time.
WolfpackGuy
10-23-2008, 01:19 PM
Gisele:"Oh Tom, some red guy with horns and a pitchfork is at the door and he's saying something about collecting your soul..."
BroncoMan4ever
10-23-2008, 01:19 PM
i feel bad for him as a football player because i hate seeing anyone get serious injuries, but i laugh at him as an idiot. his smug ass thought he knew better than his team and went against their wishes on which doctor to use and now he is paying for it, and possibly keeping his team without their leader for another season
Kaylore
10-23-2008, 01:40 PM
They need to be careful. Something similar happened to LeCharles Bentley after he tore up his knee. The staph infection had to go down and then heal and only then could they do the procedure to fix his knee and it was never really the same.
Speaking of Staph infections, didn't Kellen Winslow Jr. just recover from one of those? What is it with the Browns and Staph infections? I swear there is a Steeler fan on that team that is poisoning that team. That makes like eight Staph infections in the last four years.
Beantown Bronco
10-23-2008, 01:42 PM
What is it with the Browns and Staph infections? I swear there is a Steeler fan on that team that is poisoning that team. That makes like eight Staph infections in the last four years.
I heard that they rented the infamous Vikings "Love Boat" the week after the Vikings did.....I'm sure that has something to do with it.
Brady is on a six-week course of intravenously administered antibiotics
That's bad news. It probably means Vancomycin (sp), which is the antibiotic of last resort. After Vancomycin, it's 1930. If the Vancomycin doesn't work and if his body doesn't fight off the infection by itself, it could be worse than season ending.
55CrushEm
10-23-2008, 02:11 PM
That's bad news. It probably means Vancomycin (sp), which is the antibiotic of last resort. After Vancomycin, it's 1930. If the Vancomycin doesn't work and if his body doesn't fight off the infection by itself, it could be worse than season ending.
Yeah....the infection could spread to his penis.....then both Blart and Giszelle (sp?) will be upset. :pity:
Florida_Bronco
10-23-2008, 02:12 PM
Can we get a link to this article?
Beantown Bronco
10-23-2008, 02:14 PM
Can we get a link to this article?
front page of espn:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3658987
Florida_Bronco
10-23-2008, 02:15 PM
Thanks Beantown.
did Giselle give him cooties?
USAFBronco
10-23-2008, 02:39 PM
So I found it interesting listening to Mike and Mike this morning that they actually use Cadavier ACL'S...ewww
This patriots season has the devil taking his part of the deal from belicheat written all over it. 3 season ending injurys on 3 of their stars...o yea
i feel bad for him as a football player because i hate seeing anyone get serious injuries, but i laugh at him as an idiot. his smug ass thought he knew better than his team and went against their wishes on which doctor to use and now he is paying for it, and possibly keeping his team without their leader for another season
If I was having major surgery, I'd make damn sure that I was comfortable with the doctor performing it, not anyone else
Kid A
10-23-2008, 02:57 PM
Dr. James Andrews, anyone?
Sassy
10-23-2008, 03:03 PM
This doesn't sound good for Brady at all :(
snowspot66
10-23-2008, 03:23 PM
If I was having major surgery, I'd make damn sure that I was comfortable with the doctor performing it, not anyone else
The team has major financial investments in his health. As much if not more than Brady himself. They are going to be more thorough than Brady could ever be even with his family helping him find a doctor.
azbroncfan
10-23-2008, 03:24 PM
You guys are taking the bait hookline and sinker. This is just a way for the media to have an excuse to talk about the guy. He will be just fine I'm sure since he has awhile to get himself healed.
loborugger
10-23-2008, 03:25 PM
So I found it interesting listening to Mike and Mike this morning that they actually use Cadavier ACL'S...ewww
This patriots season has the devil taking his part of the deal from belicheat written all over it. 3 season ending injurys on 3 of their stars...o yea
I had one of those... No biggie. Except you get the re-animation horror movie jokes.
DomCasual
10-23-2008, 03:49 PM
So I found it interesting listening to Mike and Mike this morning that they actually use Cadavier ACL'S...ewww
This patriots season has the devil taking his part of the deal from belicheat written all over it. 3 season ending injurys on 3 of their stars...o yea
I have had two cadaver grafts as ACL replacements. From what I understand, they make recovery go much faster, because there is only one wound that had to heal (as opposed to having to heal the knee and the place where the graft is removed). But my doctor told me that he wouldn't use a cadaver graft on a high-end athlete, because he doesn't feel the knee ever ends up as strong with one.
My first one was great for about four years. Then, I was playing softball, running the bases, and the thing just ripped out. Granted, I go 4.23 in the 40, and I have a 42-inch vertical jump. Hence, I probably put more pressure on mine than most.
Anyway, I'm on my second one now - about eighteen months into it. We've become fast friends. The previous owner must have been a professional dancer, because I dance like Tony Freaking Manero.
theAPAOps5
10-23-2008, 03:50 PM
Can we get a link to this article?
Do you live in a hole? Its been all over the sports media! :thumbs: ;D
watermock
10-23-2008, 03:55 PM
I had that in my lungs when I was sick.
Nothing in the penecillin family will touch it. Only 2 anti-biotics will work, IF it still localized.
PRBronco
10-23-2008, 04:37 PM
I have had two cadaver grafts as ACL replacements. From what I understand, they make recovery go much faster, because there is only one wound that had to heal (as opposed to having to heal the knee and the place where the graft is removed). But my doctor told me that he wouldn't use a cadaver graft on a high-end athlete, because he doesn't feel the knee ever ends up as strong with one.
My first one was great for about four years. Then, I was playing softball, running the bases, and the thing just ripped out. Granted, I go 4.23 in the 40, and I have a 42-inch vertical jump. Hence, I probably put more pressure on mine than most.
Anyway, I'm on my second one now - about eighteen months into it. We've become fast friends. The previous owner must have been a professional dancer, because I dance like Tony Freaking Manero.
I think we found Manuel's replacement!
Dagmar
10-23-2008, 04:53 PM
Do you live in a hole? Its been all over the sports media! :thumbs: ;D
Not a hole, he lives on America's wang.
DomCasual
10-23-2008, 05:13 PM
I think we found Manuel's replacement!
I actually thought about talking to them about a free agent contract. I could have been the starting 39-year-old rookie safety - the miracle boy out of nowhere. But I didn't want to put my family through the lifestyle of an NFL player.
Florida_Bronco
10-23-2008, 05:43 PM
Not a hole, he lives on America's wang.
Not sure how much longer though.
Popps
10-23-2008, 06:28 PM
Infections are no bull****, folks. Just had knee surgery a while back and I was more worried about post-operation infection than the surgery itself.
Be careful if you're going under the knife, folks. Stay ultra-vigilant about cleaning and keeping it clean.
theAPAOps5
10-23-2008, 06:47 PM
Infections are no bull****, folks. Just had knee surgery a while back and I was more worried about post-operation infection than the surgery itself.
Be careful if you're going under the knife, folks. Stay ultra-vigilant about cleaning and keeping it clean.
The problem is his infection is internal on the tendon itself. Which means it entered during surgery. No amount of cleaning could kill that thing. I hope he makes a 100% recovery that would suck to end it like that.
Circle Orange
10-23-2008, 08:55 PM
Incredible, the guy's NFL career has been one long candy ride and now this...karma bites.
cabronco
10-23-2008, 09:03 PM
I wonder if the Dr. is a Charger fan in Ca. ? Just saying..
BroncoMan4ever
10-23-2008, 09:57 PM
If I was having major surgery, I'd make damn sure that I was comfortable with the doctor performing it, not anyone else
The Pats have millions invested in Brady. He made that franchise relevant, and was still in his prime prior to the injury. I have absolutely no doubt that the Pats would have had his surgery performed by the absolute best surgeon money can get.
In this situation, if you are making over 10 million a year and blow out your knee, unless you play for Cleveland you go to the surgeon the team says.
BroncoMan4ever
10-23-2008, 10:05 PM
Incredible, the guy's NFL career has been one long candy ride and now this...karma bites.
I'll be taking your soul now
Popps
10-23-2008, 10:54 PM
The problem is his infection is internal on the tendon itself. Which means it entered during surgery. No amount of cleaning could kill that thing. I hope he makes a 100% recovery that would suck to end it like that.
Yea, I was speaking just in general terms... but you're right, I wish him all the best, obviously just as a human being but as a player, as well. Like him or not, he's good for the game.
I just hope it does not get worse and spread... Hate to think of worse case scenerio.
BroncosinDC
10-24-2008, 12:42 AM
The Pat's ran the score up on Washington last year. They did it to us this year. They lost the SB, then their star QB...amongst others. Karma kills Belicheat. Hope Tom as a human gets well. I hope the Pat's in general fail miserably.
Blart
10-24-2008, 02:08 AM
I have to admit, I thought Brady was an average QB, lucky to be a cog in a great system. Watching the pats this season, I admit I was wrong. He was an integral part of the team and a great QB. Not the best, he's no Elway, no Manning and not as hot as Plummer, but he's a great QB. And I loved when he threw that pass to Champ Bailey in our '05 playoff game. Loved.
I just hope he'll be able to play again.
http://towleroad.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/11/09/tombrady2.jpg
He's so sweeeaty
Atwater His Ass
10-24-2008, 02:30 AM
As much as I despise Brady and NE, it's really too bad what's happening to them right now. I still remember the gut wrenching feeling I had when it became clear that TD was done.
Beantown Bronco
10-24-2008, 06:53 AM
I wonder if the Dr. is a Charger fan in Ca. ? Just saying..
How long before they start printing up the "Dr. __________ Fan Club" T Shirts.
Circle Orange
10-24-2008, 07:10 AM
Not a hole, he lives on America's wang.
Or in Jersey. They still think Roosevelt is president there...;D
BroncoMan4ever
10-24-2008, 09:59 AM
Circle Orange, Dude your avatar is freaking me out, it's like an aged version of Buffalo Bill from silence of the lambs.
Beantown Bronco
10-24-2008, 10:05 AM
Circle Orange, Dude your avatar is freaking me out, it's like an aged version of Buffalo Bill from silence of the lambs.
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Don Flamenco
10-24-2008, 12:27 PM
http://www.kloudstriker.com/wp-content/uploads/bradygolfer.jpg
Circle Orange
10-24-2008, 12:53 PM
Circle Orange, Dude your avatar is freaking me out, it's like an aged version of Buffalo Bill from silence of the lambs.
LOL, that's DUDETTE, bub...you should know better by now! ;D
What...you don't think red's his color? :rofl:
sirhcyennek81
10-24-2008, 12:55 PM
Brady's health ismore important this his role with the Patriots or what repercussions the team decides have to come down from Brady picking his own doctor. Infections happen, and hopefully it is cleared out. If not, he could lose alot more then a year, he could lose a leg.
:Broncos:
TexanBob
10-24-2008, 01:11 PM
Peyton Manning is now claiming he had a staph infection after his knee surgery but denies that it was MRSA. As a society, we OD'd on antibiotics to the point where there are antibiotic-resistant strains floating around hospitals and such. Medical research hasn't been able to keep up with mother nature and it threatens us all, not just athletes.
Beantown Bronco
10-24-2008, 01:14 PM
As a society, we OD'd on antibiotics to the point where there are antibiotic-resistant strains floating around hospitals and such. Medical research hasn't been able to keep up with mother nature and it threatens us all, not just athletes.
Exactly. People are starting to take OTC drugs like candy......not to mention the annual flu shots, etc. All they are doing is making the strains stronger, more resistant and more dangerous year by year.
Eldorado
10-24-2008, 02:31 PM
http://www.kloudstriker.com/wp-content/uploads/bradygolfer.jpg
Im thupeeer! Thanks for asking!
BroncoMan4ever
10-24-2008, 05:25 PM
LOL, that's DUDETTE, bub...you should know better by now! ;D
What...you don't think red's his color? :rofl:
My bad, Dudette.
KipCorrington25
10-24-2008, 06:42 PM
Funny how karma works. It's a shame but still.
broncswin
10-24-2008, 06:53 PM
As much as I despise Brady and NE, it's really too bad what's happening to them right now. I still remember the gut wrenching feeling I had when it became clear that TD was done.
:punched: how dare you poke at my old wounds!!
richpjr
10-24-2008, 11:51 PM
Having a career ended by injury is not something anyone should wish on any player, not matter who they are or what team they play for.
kappys
10-25-2008, 07:08 AM
What a shame. It would stink for Brady's career to have to end this way. I'm no fan but I would rather see him leave it on the field.
As for the infection there is little guarantee that if he took the doctor of team's choosing that he owuld have avoided this fate.