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Blake Snell Fractured Toe

On Sunday, April 14th, Tampa Bay Rays’ pitcher Blake Snell dropped a granite decorative stand on his right foot after taking a shower. It fractured his right fourth toe. He was placed on the 10 Day Injured List. Snell is only expected to miss one start according to team officials. His expected return date is April 24th.

A fracture is a break in a bone due to excessive force. Symptoms are similar to a sprain, including swelling, and bruising. With a fracture there is a possibility that the bone can heal with some deformity, although this is not usually a big issue for toes.

The small bones of the foot heal naturally. He can use a hard soled shoe to walk more comfortably. It is safe to pitch, but he may not be effective until it feels better, so it might be weeks before he returns.

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Kyle Ahrens Ankle Sprain

Michigan State’s Kyle Ahrens was injured jumping for a rebound in last week’s March Madness game against Texas Tech. He collided with a player mid jump and landed awkwardly on his ankle. Trainers and medical staff placed his ankle in a splint. He exited the game on a stretcher.

Ahrens was taken for preliminary X-rays that showed no fracture. This is most likely an ankle sprain. Any break, crack or chip in the ankle bone is considered a fractured ankle. A sprained ankle involves a tear or disruption of the ligaments. Grade I sprains occur when a few fibers are torn. Grade II sprains have more structural damage, but retain stability of the ankle. Grade III sprains are a complete tear of the ligament. The severity of sprain can be diagnosed upon an exam evaluating tenderness, swelling, bruising and stability.

Ahrens returned to the bench to watch the final minutes of the game. He is currently in a boot and on crutches.

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Chuma Okeke ACL injury

 

 

The Auburn tigers basketball player, Chuma Okeke had an MRI which showed that he  torn the ACL in his left knee during the game against North Carolina on March 29th, 2019.

The injury happened when Okeke approached the basket. He planted his left foot as he tried to shoot, and his knee buckled, dropping him straight into the ground. Okeke immediately placed his hand on his left knee, and was rolling back and forth from pain.  He was last seen limping off the court with assistance.

This injury did not happen by direct force from another athlete. It was due to the way he planted his foot relative to his knee and body position, which caused him to be in an awkward position that placed enough force on his knee to cause the ACL tear.

Okeke had a successful ACL reconstruction on Tuesday morning of April 2nd. “Everything went well in the repair of his ACL,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said on the Paul Finebaum Show. Given that the surgery went well, there’s no doubt that Okeke will work to try to return for part of next season.