Alterique Gilbert injures shoulder at JBC

[tcf15]

If a surgery helps avoid the injury from reoccurring, what's the time involved before fully playing again?

Not sure if same condition at all, but Purvis had a recurring shoulder issue back in 2013 and got surgery to fix it. 4-5 month recovery.

Rodney Purvis, a redshirt freshman at UConn, is slated to undergo surgery on his left shoulder to repair a torn labrum on Tuesday morning at the UConn Health Center in Farmington.

Purvis, who transferred to UConn after playing his freshman season at N.C. State, will undergo a left shoulder arthroscopy to not only repair the torn labrum but also to tighten up muscles to stabilize a condition that has bothered him since high school. The surgery is expected to alleviate sporadic episodes of pain he has suffered throughout the past few years while playing basketball.

Purvis, a 6-foot-4 guard, is sitting out this season per NCAA transfer rules. He has been a valuable practice player this season for the Huskies.

According to UConn, an MRI done earlier this year revealed the condition and the decision was made to have surgery now. The recovery period is usually 4-5 months, which should allow him to have a full summer to get back in game shape for next season.

 

[GemParty]

Not sure if same condition at all, but Purvis had a recurring shoulder issue back in 2013 and got surgery to fix it. 4-5 month recovery.

Rodney Purvis, a redshirt freshman at UConn, is slated to undergo surgery on his left shoulder to repair a torn labrum on Tuesday morning at the UConn Health Center in Farmington.

Purvis, who transferred to UConn after playing his freshman season at N.C. State, will undergo a left shoulder arthroscopy to not only repair the torn labrum but also to tighten up muscles to stabilize a condition that has bothered him since high school. The surgery is expected to alleviate sporadic episodes of pain he has suffered throughout the past few years while playing basketball.

Purvis, a 6-foot-4 guard, is sitting out this season per NCAA transfer rules. He has been a valuable practice player this season for the Huskies.

According to UConn, an MRI done earlier this year revealed the condition and the decision was made to have surgery now. The recovery period is usually 4-5 months, which should allow him to have a full summer to get back in game shape for next season.

Thanks Tcf. Hope he makes a good decision for himself. Timing & severity is a factor I'm sure.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

This post cannot be stressed enough. We have had conflicting reports on what exactly the injury was.

UConn Report, Oz from TOS, and Borges in his NH register article are all saying shoulder separation (though Borges in his tweet contradicts his article by calling it a dislocated shoulder). That is a AC joint injury, not a true shoulder dislocation.

Amore is saying shoulder dislocation and in his article actually describes a true dislocation and spontaneous relocation of his shoulder joint.
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It would be nice to have definitive confirmation on what the injury was because it drastically changes the treatment options.

My pure speculation is that it was a true shoulder dislocation and, if this is his 2nd, needs a MRI to evaluate his labrum. I'm sure the team docs have one pending.

Doc hoops, where are you practicing?

North of Boston

 

[Doctor Hoop]

If a surgery helps avoid the injury from reoccurring, what's the time involved before fully playing again?

4-6 months most likely, depending on the type of surgery performed.

 

[The Viking]

Doctor Hoop, please use this pic for your avatar - straight from Cannonball Run

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Doctor Hoop, please use this pic for your avatar - straight from Cannonball Run

Don't think I can - the resemblance is uncanny.

 

[Jaker]

next season is over














j/k

 

[Richmondhsky]

next season is over


Dislocation is no simple injury. Every time the shoulder pops out it just gets easier for it to pop again. I dislocated my left shoulder 4 times between the initial incident early senior year of football to freshman year in college football. Back playing 4 weeks later with a brace to eliminate the ability to raise the arm above shoulder height. It would roll out of place in my sleep if I put my arms under the pillow. The trainers sent me to the ortho who operated on my shoulder, back (then they put metal staples in), rehab was long. Today, it's much easier arthoscopy sp and rehab much easier.

If he has dislocated it twice, the odds are quite good it will happen again. Pain is unbelievable.....











j/k

 

[reddevilhusky]

 

[huskymedic]

I'm thinking the coach should stop talking and refer all comments to @Doctor Hoop.

 

[JMick]

Not sure if same condition at all, but Purvis had a recurring shoulder issue back in 2013 and got surgery to fix it. 4-5 month recovery.

I dislocated the same shoulder 4 times and subluxed twice, so I ended up having the surgery. I was cleared for contact after 4 months, but I wasn't truly 100% for about a year. I'd say I was 90% after 4 months, 95% after 8.

 

[Marat]

I haven't seen anything posted more recent on Gilbert but according to this it says out 1 month. Its not as bad as it initially looked, but just hope he can strengthen the shoulder and prevent it from re-injuring.