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Arm Injuries - out for TWO MONTHS!!


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Just had a player Fracture his wrist - I get that, but he shouldn't be out for two months. I think this should be tweaked for the next game, because after about 2 weeks a player can play with a fracture/break in an arm fine.

Not a major problem, but needs to be looked at.

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6 weeks to heal + 2 weeks to strengthen.

You can play with fractured arms or wrists but risk serious damage should it actually split the bone. I had a hairline fracture in my foot and the doctor told me that if I put any pressure on it it would likely shatter the entire bone and I'd need surgery to reconstruct the foot with metal pins and whatnots.

So not playing for 8 weeks would advantageous. If it was a clear break then perhaps after 2 - 4 weeks they could play again.

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Earlier this season Kyle Lafferty at Rangers was out for over a month with a broken finger. Falling on your arm or finger when it is damaged could do even more damage. And I'm guessing insurance wouldn't cover it either.

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That's not as bad as the common back strain from weight training, which takes a player out for a month. When they're professionals at a top club, you'd think that they have been taught how to lift weight with proper technique to avoid hurting themselves. I'd understand if it's a back injury from a match, but injury from weight training is stupid.

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Yes you do sometimes see players making an appearance with a fractured arm but very rarely. The only time you will see it is if the team is absolutely desperate or its a really key match and the players is vital to their success.

If you do play with a fracture there is a good chance that you will do further damage and keeping yourself out for a much longer time.

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