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Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:01 am to Jelleaux
Here's to Sam making a full recovery! You will be missed. 
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:03 am to GeauxTigersLee
he tore his medial meniscus
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:04 am to moneyg
If Chad Jones can keep a positive outlook on his situation, then Sam can too. Its a very depressing place to be,but i have faith in him.He didnt get this far by giving up.Good luck Sam and we as tiger fans will be praying for your recovery. 
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:06 am to sec417r39
How serious is that? recovery time? % of chance of playing again next year? Any doctors on this site?
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:21 am to LSU38OSU24
Surgical treatment
Patients who do not improve with the nonsurgical management often need surgery. Most tears are removed or trimmed, but about 1 0% of recent, or acute, tears can be surgically repaired. Tears that occur in the outer edge of the meniscus have a better chance of healing when repaired than those farther in the joint. The outer rim has more blood vessels to help the healing process.
Arthroscopic removal or repair can usually be done as an outpatient procedure in about an hour. The surgeon inserts instruments through two to four small portals, or 1 -cm skin incisions. The instruments allow the surgeon to see and treat the torn meniscus. To repair the torn meniscus, the surgeon might need to make a larger incision around the knee. In knees that are unstable because of ligamentous injuries (for example, anterior cruciate ligament tears), the ligaments are repaired along with the meniscus because an unstable knee can cause further meniscal tears or degenerative changes.
Recovery from surgery varies for different people and for different clinical problems. Patients who have a torn meniscus removed or trimmed can expect to use crutches or a walker for 4 to 7 days. They may have some swelling for 3 to 6 weeks and can return to their normal activities in 4 to 6 weeks, if not sooner. If the meniscus has been repaired, weight bearing may be limited with use of crutches for 4 to 6 weeks. This will allow the repaired meniscus to heal. Compared with open knee surgery, with more extensive surgical incisions, arthroscopic surgery causes limited scarring, has a quicker recovery time, and allows a quicker return to work or athletics.
The meniscus plays a key role in cushioning the knee joint and preventing premature arthritis. But if the menisci are torn, painful knee problems can occur that often need to be corrected by surgery. Modern arthroscopic surgery has improved the results of surgery for meniscal injuries and has allowed a quicker return and greater functional recovery for this bothersome condition.
William Sutton, M.D.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Patients who do not improve with the nonsurgical management often need surgery. Most tears are removed or trimmed, but about 1 0% of recent, or acute, tears can be surgically repaired. Tears that occur in the outer edge of the meniscus have a better chance of healing when repaired than those farther in the joint. The outer rim has more blood vessels to help the healing process.
Arthroscopic removal or repair can usually be done as an outpatient procedure in about an hour. The surgeon inserts instruments through two to four small portals, or 1 -cm skin incisions. The instruments allow the surgeon to see and treat the torn meniscus. To repair the torn meniscus, the surgeon might need to make a larger incision around the knee. In knees that are unstable because of ligamentous injuries (for example, anterior cruciate ligament tears), the ligaments are repaired along with the meniscus because an unstable knee can cause further meniscal tears or degenerative changes.
Recovery from surgery varies for different people and for different clinical problems. Patients who have a torn meniscus removed or trimmed can expect to use crutches or a walker for 4 to 7 days. They may have some swelling for 3 to 6 weeks and can return to their normal activities in 4 to 6 weeks, if not sooner. If the meniscus has been repaired, weight bearing may be limited with use of crutches for 4 to 6 weeks. This will allow the repaired meniscus to heal. Compared with open knee surgery, with more extensive surgical incisions, arthroscopic surgery causes limited scarring, has a quicker recovery time, and allows a quicker return to work or athletics.
The meniscus plays a key role in cushioning the knee joint and preventing premature arthritis. But if the menisci are torn, painful knee problems can occur that often need to be corrected by surgery. Modern arthroscopic surgery has improved the results of surgery for meniscal injuries and has allowed a quicker return and greater functional recovery for this bothersome condition.
William Sutton, M.D.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:22 am to LSU38OSU24
Sorry for being Bavarian, but how exactly was that block legal? It appeared he was engaged with nother blocker when his legs were taken out.
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:28 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:
Quote by Sam Montgomery?
i've never heard of a single knee injury ending somebody's career...at least having the career called this early after the injury
waldon cager..... a blue chip db out of st. aug. got his knee blown up on a kickoff....
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:32 am to udtiger
quote:I don't recall that at all.
It appeared he was engaged with nother blocker
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:36 am to GeauxTigersLee
quote:
Here's to Sam making a full recovery! You will be missed.
+1
Sam is a beast!
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:40 am to udtiger
quote:
Sorry for being Bavarian, but how exactly was that block legal? It appeared he was engaged with nother blocker when his legs were taken out.
Legal or not...it was a chicken shite block
Posted on 10/5/10 at 8:50 am to lsusteve1
So was it meniscus or ligament damage?
I think a meniscus tear is worse for recurring problems such as swelling and pain.
I think a meniscus tear is worse for recurring problems such as swelling and pain.
Posted on 10/5/10 at 9:14 am to BobBoucher
One last attempt.......
What was the part about Jared? What did he mean? Anybody?
What was the part about Jared? What did he mean? Anybody?
Posted on 10/5/10 at 10:30 am to CharlesLSU
quote:
but the Unhappy Triad has been the end of many young men's careers.
I thought it was just his ACL
Posted on 10/5/10 at 10:40 am to Bonjourno
ACL is much more important in knee stability for a player that cuts at high speed and need to change directions like a RB.
If Sam only needs an ACL repair then hell be fine, LSU's team Ortho guy is more than qualified to do an operation like that.
If Unhappy Triad and meniscus involvement are the case, then he will have a bit tougher time, but think about this - these guys have the best Dr's in the area and have access to the best rehab in the area. Kid will be fine as long as he stays motivated and doesnt sink into depression.
the injury to drew bree's shoulder was a very severe injury to his dominant throwing arm and look at him now. all u need is a good surgeon and strong, self disciplined rehab.
If Sam only needs an ACL repair then hell be fine, LSU's team Ortho guy is more than qualified to do an operation like that.
If Unhappy Triad and meniscus involvement are the case, then he will have a bit tougher time, but think about this - these guys have the best Dr's in the area and have access to the best rehab in the area. Kid will be fine as long as he stays motivated and doesnt sink into depression.
the injury to drew bree's shoulder was a very severe injury to his dominant throwing arm and look at him now. all u need is a good surgeon and strong, self disciplined rehab.
Posted on 10/5/10 at 10:51 am to ForeLSU
quote:
you can cheap shot within the rules...
its unfortunate what happened, but that wasnt a cheap shot. I tired of people saying that it was.
Posted on 10/5/10 at 10:56 am to the LSUSaint
Jared Allen, who wanted a hero, it seems as though I couldn't.
Sam'll be fine, just frustrated.
Sam'll be fine, just frustrated.
Posted on 10/5/10 at 11:12 am to Jelleaux
sounds like he is just disappointed as anyone would be that his season is over. people jumping to a lot of conclusions here. if there is any kind of bright side its that this happened in early october rather than december or january giving him a lot of time to get the rehab process started.
Posted on 10/5/10 at 11:22 am to Geaux2Hell
quote:
Unhappy Triad
normally called the Terrible Triad FWIW.
Posted on 10/5/10 at 11:22 am to Icansee4miles
quote:
just like Chaz
I had flashbacks when I saw the replay of what happened to big Sam, nasty chop block. I would hate to think his injury could be career ending, considering his age. I just hope he makes a full recovery, as I expect to see him playing on Sunday afternoons in the future...
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