Peyton out 4-6

[BattleRedNation]

Got a press release tonight from Bill Polian in Indy:

“Peyton Manning had an infected bursa sac removed from his left knee this afternoon. The procedure was routine. The Colts’ medical staff expects a full and complete return to action in four to six weeks."

“Peyton had been receiving conservative treatment for an inflamed bursa sac in consultation with the club’s medical staff since February, 2008. This course of treatment was productive until Peyton experienced increased pain and early signs of infection. Peyton will meet with the press as normally scheduled at the opening of training camp.”

[Sportswriter79]

Yes, they say out 4 to 6 weeks. So who can tell me about this bursa sac procedure? I don't know anything about it. How serious?

[headsplint]

Got a press release tonight from Bill Polian in Indy:

“Peyton Manning had an infected bursa sac removed from his left knee this afternoon. The procedure was routine. The Colts’ medical staff expects a full and complete return to action in four to six weeks."

“Peyton had been receiving conservative treatment for an inflamed bursa sac in consultation with the club’s medical staff since February, 2008. This course of treatment was productive until Peyton experienced increased pain and early signs of infection. Peyton will meet with the press as normally scheduled at the opening of training camp.”

I hate to see anyone injured but hey as long as it's nothing serious, someone tell him to go ahead and just take 2008 off. :D

[headsplint]

um....

[BattleRedNation]

Yes, they say out 4 to 6 weeks. So who can tell me about this bursa sac procedure? I don't know anything about it. How serious?

Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove a thickened bursa that has not improved with other treatments and the swollen sac is restricting your activities. To remove the pre-patellar bursa sack, an incision is made over the top of the knee. Since the bursa is in front of the patella, the knee joint is never entered. Surgery is sometimes attempted to remove portions of the bursa to create space and reduce friction in the knee. The thickened bursa sack is removed, and the skin is repaired with sutures. Some type of bursa will grow back after surgery, because the skin needs to slide over the kneecap smoothly. If all goes well, the one that returns after surgery will not be thick and painful, but more like a normal bursa.

Allow 6 to 8 weeks for healing after surgery. You may need to stay off your feet somewhat for several days to allow the wound to begin to heal and to prevent bleeding. Resting for just a portion of the recovery pays big dividends and could get you back in action more quickly.

Complications/Risks

* Permanent limitation of the knee's normal mobility
* Prolonged healing time if activity or weight-bearing is resumed too soon
* Proneness to repeated flare-ups
* Arthritic knee following repeated episodes of bursitis
* Tender or contracted scars or areas of increased sensitivity in pressure-bearing areas

[BattleRedNation]

[QUOTE=headsplint;122888]From Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoulder_problems

Was knee, not shoulder.

See above
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[headsplint]

[QUOTE=headsplint;122888]From Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoulder_problems

Was knee, not shoulder.

See above
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lol oops...:o

Saw Bursa Sac procedure and heard of it before when a friend of mine had a procedure done, his was a shoulder, and even though I read your post my mind kept thinking shoulder. :confused:

[headsplint]

I want to beat them with him playing so there wont be any excuses. So here's to a full recovery Peyton.;) Also you know he has been very healthy his career so I was wondering when this was going to happen. Does anyone know anything about this injury? I'm just wondering with Peyton gettin' on up there in age is this going to give him problems the rest of his career?

Ya me too. I actually would hate to see Peyton cut down by an injury. The man is a machine.

[Sportswriter79]

Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove a thickened bursa that has not improved with other treatments and the swollen sac is restricting your activities. To remove the pre-patellar bursa sack, an incision is made over the top of the knee. Since the bursa is in front of the patella, the knee joint is never entered. Surgery is sometimes attempted to remove portions of the bursa to create space and reduce friction in the knee. The thickened bursa sack is removed, and the skin is repaired with sutures. Some type of bursa will grow back after surgery, because the skin needs to slide over the kneecap smoothly. If all goes well, the one that returns after surgery will not be thick and painful, but more like a normal bursa.

Allow 6 to 8 weeks for healing after surgery. You may need to stay off your feet somewhat for several days to allow the wound to begin to heal and to prevent bleeding. Resting for just a portion of the recovery pays big dividends and could get you back in action more quickly.

Complications/Risks

* Permanent limitation of the knee's normal mobility
* Prolonged healing time if activity or weight-bearing is resumed too soon
* Proneness to repeated flare-ups
* Arthritic knee following repeated episodes of bursitis
* Tender or contracted scars or areas of increased sensitivity in pressure-bearing areas

Wow. I guess we won't have to worry about him running. :rolleyes:

Seriously, I like the Mannings. I wish that he didn't play in our division, but I wish him a full recovery.

[aj.]

The division will eventually turn, one way or another. The order for the past several years has been a bit unprecedented but I think the AFCS is in the early days of its shakeup - and not just because of this news.

[gtal98]

Wow. I guess we won't have to worry about him running. :rolleyes:

LMAO :p

[HuttoKarl]

I want to beat them with him playing so there wont be any excuses. So here's to a full recovery Peyton.;) Also you know he has been very healthy his career so I was wondering when this was going to happen. Does anyone know anything about this injury? I'm just wondering with Peyton gettin' on up there in age is this going to give him problems the rest of his career?

I want to beat them no matter who's playing. I don't care. I doubt any Indy fans were sad that they eked one out when we didn't have Andre Johnson.

Wins is wins. Division wins is better.

[WWJD2]

He'll be fine. He's been remarkably durable during his career and preparation is not a problem for Peyton.

[Yosarian]

I say we give this Bursa fellow a call..if he can sac Peyton..it's all good!


Anytime i read sac....and Peyton ....in the same sentence..I'm happy!

[HydrOshocK]

The division will eventually turn, one way or another. The order for the past several years has been a bit unprecedented but I think the AFCS is in the early days of its shakeup - and not just because of this news.

Agreed. The time for a power shift in the division is long overdue. Free agency, injury, complacency, you name it....eventually the tide always turns and this is the best time for us to be building upward momentum IMO.

As for Manning, the procedure was routine but he is still expected to be out 4-6 weeks. While that may not be a hugely important thing right now you can never rule out a slow start when he comes back. It's funny how many times a small nagging injury can escalate into a full blown problem....something we are all too familiar with.

I don't wish prolonged health problems on any player but I can't say I wouldn't mind if the Colts struggle out of the gate while Manning gets his strength and timing back.

[BIG ERN]

I say we give this Bursa fellow a call..if he can sac Peyton..it's all good!


Anytime i read sac....and Peyton ....in the same sentence..I'm happy!

NICE!

[bugman7star]

If Manning does suffer and slow down from injury recovery, than it will really show if the Colts are capable of contending without him. If the Colts are good, they should still be able to stay on top without him at 100%. Granted I would like to beat the Colts with him playing at 100%, but I'll take the win no matter how we get it :D