Jarryd Rougheads setback

[Roby]

It's been 9 weeks since his injury.

The information appears to be that the cast is on for around 9 weeks with 3 changes every 3 weeks relating to the angle of the foot.

Possible complications are as follows:

•Whichever treatment option is used, there is a chance that the Achilles tendon will not heal fully, and further treatment such as surgery may be needed.
•Complications of surgery: these are usually minor complications such as a wound infection or reduced sensation near the operation site. About 4 in 100 people get a wound infection following surgery to fix a ruptured Achilles tendon.
•The tendon may scar or may become shorter during the healing process.
•There is also a chance that the tendon could re-rupture (get torn again later). According to some research, the risk of a re-rupture is about 4 in 100 with surgical treatment and about 12 in 100 with conservative treatment.

Looks like (hopefully in this case) it's a minor complication. They say the time frame of returning to playing sports is 4-12 months.

There's no way will rush Roughie back. Look for him to start his pre-season around June 2012.

I'm sure you got this over a reliable internet website but I know that it's definitely higher than that.

 

[Gaborone]

As I wrote elsewhere, I would play Roughie as ruck rover aka Sam Kekovich. He could be just as awesome

 

[Henry Jr]

I'm sure you got this over a reliable internet website but I know that it's definitely higher than that.

Your clearly in the know.

Care to share any of the potential complications Roughy could be experiencing.

 

[SodaPop]

I'm sure you got this over a reliable internet website but I know that it's definitely higher than that.

Part web but have 2 close friends that have ruptured their Achilles (one actually re-reptured it). He was an elite sportsman. Was.

Let's just hope the tendon re-attaches perfectly.