wical34
My reality check bounced.
Thanks to Dr. Jene Bramel of footballguys.com
It's an early, speculative take, but I think it's 60-40 that Harvin elects to have surgery for his labral tear.
Harvin has always been involved and very knowledgeable about his medical situations (from migraines to serious ankle sprains). I think it's very likely that his second opinion will be with Dr. Marc Phillipon, who has often recommended surgical intervention for hip related conditions, including labral tears.
Most rehab protocols for hip arthroscopy suggest sport-specific activity can begin around 9-10 weeks after surgery and are open-ended after that. An elite athlete could accelerate that timeframe, but 3-4 months is probably the sweet spot of expectation if Harvin chooses surgery.
There are two optimistic counterpoints, however. Osi Umenyiora decided against a surgery recommendation from Philippon in 2010 and had a 13 sack season. Brandon Marshall has fought through hip impingement over the past two seasons and probably played -- and effectively -- through a labral tear for part of 2008. Whether Harvin's outcome will be as good if he chooses to wait to have surgery is difficult to say.
Expect to hear where and when Harvin will have his second opinion shortly. I don't think the decision on whether or not to have surgery immediately will be dragged out for long.
I'll have more on the Second Opinion blog on Friday, with updates when additional news breaks.
It's an early, speculative take, but I think it's 60-40 that Harvin elects to have surgery for his labral tear.
Harvin has always been involved and very knowledgeable about his medical situations (from migraines to serious ankle sprains). I think it's very likely that his second opinion will be with Dr. Marc Phillipon, who has often recommended surgical intervention for hip related conditions, including labral tears.
Most rehab protocols for hip arthroscopy suggest sport-specific activity can begin around 9-10 weeks after surgery and are open-ended after that. An elite athlete could accelerate that timeframe, but 3-4 months is probably the sweet spot of expectation if Harvin chooses surgery.
There are two optimistic counterpoints, however. Osi Umenyiora decided against a surgery recommendation from Philippon in 2010 and had a 13 sack season. Brandon Marshall has fought through hip impingement over the past two seasons and probably played -- and effectively -- through a labral tear for part of 2008. Whether Harvin's outcome will be as good if he chooses to wait to have surgery is difficult to say.
Expect to hear where and when Harvin will have his second opinion shortly. I don't think the decision on whether or not to have surgery immediately will be dragged out for long.
I'll have more on the Second Opinion blog on Friday, with updates when additional news breaks.
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