Arr! As Captain Aaron Rodgers mends his torn Achilles, a wise old sawbones sheds light on his healing journey!
2023-10-19
Arr! Fox News Digital did converse with the goodly Dr. Bonnie Chien, a skilled swashbuckler of bones at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to parlay about a most unfortunate mishap - a scurvy Achilles tear injury.
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, mateys, we have some news about the legendary Aaron Rodgers! Arrr, when he went down with a torn Achilles tendon, it seemed like we wouldn't see him on the field until 2024. But shiver me timbers, he's making a remarkable recovery!Just five weeks after his "innovative" surgery, Rodgers was seen throwing passes and putting weight on his left foot. His surgery involved an internal brace that anchors the Achilles tendon to the bone, which can potentially speed up the recovery process. However, there's limited data on its effectiveness.
According to Dr. Bonnie Chien, an orthopedic surgeon, weight-bearing activities can be started relatively soon after surgery. But returning to the field can take anywhere from four to five months, or even up to a year for a typical patient.
Rodgers' progress has fueled speculation that he could return if the Jets are in the playoff hunt. And Rodgers himself said he's "ahead of schedule." But it's important not to rush the recovery process, as returning too soon could increase the risk of re-rupture or decrease the power of the tendon.
Ultimately, whether Rodgers returns this season will depend on the Jets' performance and how well his Achilles tendon heals. The Jets have surprised everyone with a 3-3 record so far, and their defense has been dominant. So, who knows, mateys? We may see Rodgers back on the field sooner than we thought!
But let's not get ahead of ourselves, me hearties. There are still many steps and conversations that need to happen before Rodgers can make his triumphant return. We'll just have to wait and see if this pirate can defy the odds and sail back onto the field this season. Arrr!