Lofton Injury...

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#26
you got that right most doctors don't give that much detail when they are talking directly to their patients. Whats more what about HIPPA.
 
#27
#27
Any time that an injury is suffered to a ligamentous joint (i.e. the knee or ankle), there will be preliminary tests conducted to check for laxity of the joint. The idea is that a sprain (which is either stretching of the ligament or a partial tear) will allow a certain amount of laxity in the joint, while a complete tear will allow for a full unnatural range of motion.

That said, the preliminary tests are exactly that....preliminary. I've seen cases where someone who has suffered "horrendous knee damage" (like a torn ACL) has actually had nothing more than scar tissue come loose or a bruise to the area, and other cases where a "minor injury" (like a slight sprain) has actually been a season-ending one. Short of actually using an arthroscope or performing exploratory surgery, an MRI will be the most reliable picture of what's actually going on.

The advantage that the ankle has is that the range of motion can be restricted in a manner that won't necessarily endanger the rest of the joint or cause further injury. Of course, I'll point out that any kind of "ligament damage" falls under the stretch, partial tear, or complete tear category. However, the construction of the ankle is such that playing on a complete tear isn't recommended.

However, any sort of tendon damage (worse than tendinitis, that is) is much more severe because it attaches muscle to bone rather than bone to bone. If a tendon ruptures, the muscle literally retracts and can roll up. There's a certain time frame where reparatory surgery must be performed before permanent damage occurs. This is why Justin Harrell was able to play against Florida but not afterward; it was at the tail end of that window before his bicep would literally shorten dramatically. The other problem is that a ruptured tendon needs to re-fuse itself to the bone tissue, which is why the tendon surgery rehab time is so much longer than ligament rehab.
 
#28
#28
Thanks for the detail analysis of a sprained ankle, but in all reality I for one think that any information is totally rumored innuendos and speculative in nature. It may be bad it may be minor. A radio station out of chattanooga is not cutting it for me. Paralysis of analysis.
 
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Bruce Pearl Says:
"We really need 24 hours to have a decent examination to determine what happened to Chris Lofton. He has an ankle sprain, and his ankle is swollen.
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So why is it a Chatt. radio station thinks they know more?

I think someone is just trying to stir the pot.
 
#31
#31
I've read this three times now, and it sucked equally all three times.

Hoping for the best.
 
#33
#33
most other reports say evaluated again tomorrow with a report tomorrow or Monday after they have time to take the swelling down some
 
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Volstylexx said:
Kiss 98.1 in Chattanooga, citing sources close to the university of TN's men's athletic department, says Lofton has suffered a torn fibula ligament and also has tendon damage. Preliminary reports say he will be out for the rest of the season. Not good news : (
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You need to be barred from printing this BS until it is official and it come from the UT Sources
 
#35
#35
I mean its a radio station not a highly rated News channel. It may be a bunch of crap, kinda like the music they play.
 
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#38
From another board. This is allegedly from Brent Hubbs.

"Lofton will have x-rays and further examinations on Monday. Right now, little can be done until the swelling subsized."

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UT Sports:

" Lofton, who leads the SEC in scoring at 22.5 points a game, sprained his right ankle early in the second half after scoring only four points. Pearl said Lofton's injury would have to be evaluated further on Sunday after the swelling goes down. "
 
#39
#39
Before anyone jumps the gun on the swelling either, that's normal for pretty much any kind of damage to a joint, be it connective tissue, soft tissue, or bone matrix.

What makes the swelling a positive is that it's a great way for the body to make sure that the joint isn't taken to a point where more damage can occur. What makes it a negative here is that the presence of the fluid makes a good diagnosis nearly impossible.

If what I'd read already is true (that it involves the articulation of the fibula), the main advantage is that that particular section doesn't bear anywhere near as much weight or pressure as the articulation of the tibia. It would be painful to play on if it's injured. The drawback is that most ankle injuries, particularly in basketball, occur when a player lands on another's foot and the ankle inverts (where the sole of the foot is point in and up rather than down and away). This would make the chance of reinjury much more likely.
 
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Ohio Vol said:
Before anyone jumps the gun on the swelling either, that's normal for pretty much any kind of damage to a joint, be it connective tissue, soft tissue, or bone matrix.

What makes the swelling a positive is that it's a great way for the body to make sure that the joint isn't taken to a point where more damage can occur. What makes it a negative here is that the presence of the fluid makes a good diagnosis nearly impossible.

If what I'd read already is true (that it involves the articulation of the fibula), the main advantage is that that particular section doesn't bear anywhere near as much weight or pressure as the articulation of the tibia. It would be painful to play on if it's injured. The drawback is that most ankle injuries, particularly in basketball, occur when a player lands on another's foot and the ankle inverts (where the sole of the foot is point in and up rather than down and away). This would make the chance of reinjury much more likely.
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are you a doctor or did you stay at a holiday inn express last night?
 
#41
#41
If You Are Reading What Volstyx Wrote Then Chances Are Pretty Good That They Are Not True. He Posted This Info Approximately 10 To 20 Minutes After The Game Was Over. There Is No Way I Do Not Believe That They Had Enough Time To Give Such A Detailed Description Of A Diagnosis. What Is More This Info Went From Ut Staff To A Radio Station 100 Miles Away Before It Hit The Knoxville News Media. Gimme A Break This Is A Wait And See Type Event.
 
#43
#43
"are you a doctor or did you stay at a holiday inn express last night?"

A rude juvenile statement at best.
 
#45
#45
i hoping for the best, but after seeing the replay i think that means it was a sprain and lofton will miss at least 2 weeks. if thats it he would be able to get him back the first week of feb. when we play at fla. and lsu. but i am definately not jumping to any conclusions.
 
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Arclight said:
"are you a doctor or did you stay at a holiday inn express last night?"

A rude juvenile statement at best.
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not trying to be rude, OhioVol just seems to have a lot of medical knowledge. i actually appreciate him sharing it with us, as long as it is factual.
 
#49
#49
"We really need 24 hours to have a decent examination to determine what happened to Chris Lofton. He has an ankle sprain, and his ankle is swollen."

- Bruce Pearl
 
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#50
ledhed43 said:
not trying to be rude, OhioVol just seems to have a lot of medical knowledge. i actually appreciate him sharing it with us, as long as it is factual.
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Yeah, OhioVol is a coach and medical expert on ankle injuries. I think he in real life is Dr. Jerry Punch!

I do know from having an ankle injury playing basketball that they hurt like hell and take weeks to get over.
 
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