Bridgewater Down

[DK Sweets]

Just gonna call it now...


30 for 30


The Bridgewater Story; from career ending injury to Superbowl winner.

SKOL

[TSonn]

I hope Teddy's surgery goes well today!

[Mothman]

I hope Teddy's surgery goes well today!

I do too. Hopefully, when they get in there, they'll find that structural damage is as minimal as it could be under the circumstances.

[dead_poet]

I do too. Hopefully, when they get in there, they'll find that structural damage is as minimal as it could be under the circumstances.

I hope they inject him with Peterson's Wolverine blood to promote healing.

[autobon7]

I hope they inject him with Peterson's Wolverine blood to promote healing.

Best comment ever......

[dead_poet]

I'm told Teddy Bridgewater had his knee surgery this morning and is now recovering well. Long road ahead, but he has a positive attitude

[halfgiz]

Thanks DP!
Best wishes for Teddy on a full recovery.

[Jordysghost]

Thanks DP!
Best wishes for Teddy on a full recovery.

Indeed.

[dead_poet]

Mike Zimmer said the report was that Teddy Bridgewater's surgery went well today and he doesn't believe any other major damage was found.

Other damage other than what? Just ACL? That would be amazing. Or other than the "other structural damage?"

[dead_poet]

http://m.startribune.com/mike-zimmer-sa ... 392787791/

[Mothman]

Other damage other than what? Just ACL? That would be amazing. Or other than the "other structural damage?"

I'd have to assume the latter but we still haven't heard the specifics of the other structural damage, have we? I wonder if we will.

[dead_poet]

Via Dr. Chao:

Good news!
However, by definition, a dislocated knee tore more than just #TeddtyB ACL.
old.realfootballnetwork.com/2016/09/01/dr-…

@mattvensel @crewbacker Still hoping for the best. 2 ligaments and no additional damage carries a reasonable prognosis.

[chicagopurple]

with a complete dis-articulation of the knee it is HIGHLY unlikely that the other ligaments, ie MCL, PCL, meniscus, are all intact. If they were intact, the knee would no have been able to dis-articulate. At the very least those ligaments must have been extremely stretched, partially torn, I believe the Vikes will keep it VERY private and we will not hear the true diagnosis. It is not in their interest to have the rest of the league and all free agent QBs fully aware of just how desperate the team may be.

[PurpleMustReign]

with a complete dis-articulation of the knee it is HIGHLY unlikely that the other ligaments, ie MCL, PCL, meniscus, are all intact. If they were intact, the knee would no have been able to dis-articulate. At the very least those ligaments must have been extremely stretched, partially torn, I believe the Vikes will keep it VERY private and we will not hear the true diagnosis. It is not in their interest to have the rest of the league and all free agent QBs fully aware of just how desperate the team may be.

If one of those ligaments is partially torn or stretch badly, can it still be repaired? And assuming he heals perfectly, would his knee ever be as strong?

Cold is temporary. Purple Pride is forever.

[Funkytown]

From Vikings.com:

Vikings Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman issued the following statement on Teddy Bridgewater:

Teddy Bridgewater had his left knee surgically repaired yesterday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, TX. The knee dislocation resulted in Teddy needing a multi-ligament reconstruction. I was able to be present in Dallas, support Teddy and observe the entire procedure. The repair was excellent and gives Teddy every reason to be very optimistic.

Teddy already began the rehab process yesterday, will return to Minnesota to continue on the road to recovery very soon and looks forward to getting back on the field.

Link: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/V ... bb7f7b1b53