Victor Robles of the Washington Nationals was diagnosed with a hamstring strain in his right leg while running during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 6. Nationals manager Dave Martinez described the injury as mild, but pulled Robles from the game just to be sure. He said they will monitor Robles for the time being.
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Nick Foles Broken Collarbone
Nick Foles of the Jacksonville Jaguars fractured his left clavicle (collarbone) Sunday when he absorbed a direct hit in the first quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone confirmed that Foles will be out for a while. Foles said he will have surgery on Monday. With or without surgery, returning to play this season will entail some risk.
BROKEN COLLARBONE
What causes this injury?
- A fracture of the connecting bone between the upper part of the breastbone and the shoulder blade. Broken collarbones often occur due to falling, sports injuries and traffic accidents.
Is surgery necessary for broken collarbones?
- Surgery is necessary for this type of injury if the break is complicated enough.
What is the prognosis?
- A broken collarbone can take six to twelve weeks to heal. This injury risks nerve and blood vessel damage and potential arthritis. Treatment options include medications and physical therapy. If complicated enough, implanted plates, screws and rods will be used to hold the bones in place during the healing process.