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Injury Steve Johnson hip update

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That's the best news we could have hoped for in this scenario.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him miss the first final, but a couple of weeks of rehab in between now and then could see him somewhere remotely near his best?

Wow, imagine winning the first final and having an 80% fit SJ come back in for the prelim?

Thanks, Mr. Hobart Doctor :thumbsu:
 

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Re: Good news on Stevie J (I think?)

Hmm, sounds like a stopgap measure, a last gasp at getting him to run the month out. I can't see him being close to 100% for any final.

If it was so simple they would have done this ages ago.
 
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That is good news, if we get him back in the second week of finals it will be a huge boost.
 
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hamG said:
Hmm, sounds like a stopgap measure, a last gasp at getting him to run the month out. I can't see him being close to 100% for any final.

If it was so simple they would have done this ages ago.
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Would they? I don't second your vote of confidence in our fitness department.
 
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hamG said:
Hmm, sounds like a stopgap measure, a last gasp at getting him to run the month out. I can't see him being close to 100% for any final.

If it was so simple they would have done this ages ago.
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It says that he aggrevated it in the Sydney game. If it was a 50/50 call on what to do next that would be why they decided to go see the specialist, and therefore the surgery only getting done today. I do agree that it seems to be a short term fix though.
 
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A more important problem is having been to Tasmania a couple of weeks ago I find it very hard to fathom a medical specialist could possibly choose to live down there. The only thing the population of Launceston could specialise in is the brewing and consumption of alcohol with a pinch of fighting.
 
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Hopefully Stevie can recover to at least 80% for a prelim or the Granny (if we make it), but having a quick look on the internet on a hip arthroscope, most sites say generally 12 weeks recovery for athletes, I guess it depends on the extent of it. Anyway I pray to god we do not play @ ANZ late in the season next year, first it was Stokes last year and Stevie J this year (although he aggravated an existing injury). IMO we cannot win the premiership without a 100% firing Stevie J and/or Chappy...
 
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hamG said:
A more important problem is having been to Tasmania a couple of weeks ago I find it very hard to fathom a medical specialist could possibly choose to live down there. The only thing the population of Launceston could specialise in is the brewing and consumption of alcohol with a pinch of fighting.
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You arrogant P%&*#. What a stupid statement to make. I spent half my life there and it's a great place. Maybe you should do some research and you would have seen that the Doc was Melbourne base and decided to relocate to Tassie. (Hobart). He spends his time between Tassie and Melb. treating in both places, with more athletes flying down to see him.
 
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Nick23 said:
Hopefully Stevie can recover to at least 80% for a prelim or the Granny (if we make it), but having a quick look on the internet on a hip arthroscope, most sites say generally 12 weeks recovery for athletes, I guess it depends on the extent of it. Anyway I pray to god we do not play @ ANZ late in the season next year, first it was Stokes last year and Stevie J this year (although he aggravated an existing injury). IMO we cannot win the premiership without a 100% firing Stevie J and/or Chappy...
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I have my doubts on Steve's chances of being back for finals. Reading up on Hip Arthroscopy has me a little worried.

Website 1
Most patients can begin light activities (cycling, swimming) within a few weeks. Athletes most often take about 12 weeks for recovery. Again, there are specific procedures that may require a more lengthy rehabilitation, so check with your doctor about the specific plans for your recovery.
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http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipinjuries/a/arthroscopy.htm

Website 2
What is the recovery time associated with hip arthroscopy?
Following the procedure, patients are normally given crutches to use for the first 1-2 weeks to minimize weight-bearing. A post-operative appointment is normally held a week after the surgery to remove sutures. Following this appointment, the patient normally begins a physical therapy regimen that improves strength and flexibility in the hip.

After six weeks of physical therapy, many patients can resume normal activities, but it may take 3-6 months for one to experience no soreness or pain following physical activity. As no two patients are the same, regular post-operative appointments with one’s surgeon is necessary to formulate the best possible recovery plan
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http://www.hss.edu/conditions_Hip-Mobility-Arthroscopy-Patient%27s-Guide-Femoro-Acetabular-Impingement.asp
 

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hamG said:
A more important problem is having been to Tasmania a couple of weeks ago I find it very hard to fathom a medical specialist could possibly choose to live down there. The only thing the population of Launceston could specialise in is the brewing and consumption of alcohol with a pinch of fighting.
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He's a 'hip' specialist.

Tassie's average age is over 75.

He's a smart man.
 
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fpm84 said:
That's the best news we could have hoped for in this scenario.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him miss the first final, but a couple of weeks of rehab in between now and then could see him somewhere remotely near his best?

Wow, imagine winning the first final and having an 80% fit SJ come back in for the prelim?

Thanks, Mr. Hobart Doctor :thumbsu:
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Isn't this just creating a situation that after last year's GF, the club vowed not to repeat.

Just as playing him in the hope that he might perform may be a master-stroke, him playing poorly or breaking down, could be a disaster.

I'm not saying that the club shouldn't take the punt, but after last year Bomber has consistently said that it would be an unacceptable risk to do it again.

Easier sad than done.
 
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Apparently this specialist is the guy who "saved Lleyton Hewitt's career" with hip surgery.

These things can go either way. Sending Rooke to Germany was a great move.
 
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noclashjumpers said:
Isn't this just creating a situation that after last year's GF, the club vowed not to repeat.

Just as playing him in the hope that he might perform may be a master-stroke, him playing poorly or breaking down, could be a disaster.

I'm not saying that the club shouldn't take the punt, but after last year Bomber has consistently said that it would be an unacceptable risk to do it again.

Easier sad than done.
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The other options were;

a) continuing to play him at extremely limited capacity (see Carlton game)
b) completely writing off his 2009 season

This is easily the best of the 3 results. If he gets back during the finals he should be able to perform at a higher level than he has over the past couple of months - if he doesn't make it back, well at least his spot will be taken by somebody physically fit to play AFL.
 
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Here's a bit more info on hip arthroscopies:

http://www.sunshineortho.com.au/documents/hip_arthroscopy.pdf

Hip arthroscopy is very useful in treating the patient who has loose bodies and localised areas of inflammation within the hip. It can aid in the diagnosis of hip pain for which the reason may not be obvious. It is most commonly used for the treatment of labral tears.
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In the younger patient, often the sports person, who has had a traumatic event resulting in a torn labrum and a painful click is felt in the groin with certain movements. Treating this tear with an arthroscopy is often very successful in relieving the painful click.
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Hip arthroscopy may be performed as a day surgery case or it may require an overnight stay. Recovery depends on the pathology being treated. Younger patients with labral tears or loose bodies may have almost immediate recovery.
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Don't want to be the bearer of bad news or be guilty of putting a negative spin on this but I'll bet large wads of cash that there is no way Steve Johnson will play again this season.

I'm not going to say anymore but trust me .... he's finished for 2009.

Makes the loss of Varcoe - drop in form by Byrnes and Stokes - and the minimal output by Gamble - and injury doubts over Chapman an even bigger concern.

Reckon we might see the Cats set up a little differently tomorrow and find some different avenues to goal. Expect to see Ottens deep and Hawkins push further up the ground. I just hope when the ball comes to ground in the next few weeks we find some renewed intensity and aggression when it comes to locking the ball inside 50m.
 

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Re: Good news on Stevie J (I think?)

Everything I have heard indicates you are spot on Jack.
 
Anyone on here going to his sisters wedding on Sunday ?

Keep an eye on the boy and make sure he stays off the sunscreen ... otherwise, if he's downing a few ales then it's a sure sign he's goooorrn for the year.

Just think we all need to move on and accept life without SJ in September ... he's the x-factor we will miss in the forward line but there's more to us than one player and I just reckon this will be the trigger Thompson now has to pull to let them loose and just play all out attacking football and leave nothing to chance come finals.

On another unrelated topic .... word around the traps is that Reiwoldt is not travelling too well so St Kilda might have bigger worries than us right now.
 

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