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d***...Laurent has KNEE SURGERY
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:15 pm
by rebelliousb
Oxford, MS (Sports Network) - Ole Miss sophomore defensive tackle Ted Laurent underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee, the team announced Tuesday.
"We hated the injury happed to Ted, but we're glad the surgery has fixed the problem," Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt said. "We can't wait to have him back on the field with us."
The 6-foot, 303-pounder saw action in seven games as a true freshman last season and was expected to start at nose tackle this season for the Rebels. There is no set timetable for his return.
d***...Laurent has KNEE SURGERY
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:02 pm
by badmotorfinger
Not to worry...a torn meniscus isn't a big deal. He should recover quickly.
Re: d***...Laurent has KNEE SURGERY
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:47 pm
by RebelConvert
badmotorfinger wrote:Not to worry...a torn meniscus isn't a big deal. He should recover quickly.
It's a big deal to folks who just have to walk... it's a HUGE deal when you have to run. I hope he gets better soon.
Re: d***...Laurent has KNEE SURGERY
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:55 pm
by badmotorfinger
RebelConvert wrote:badmotorfinger wrote:Not to worry...a torn meniscus isn't a big deal. He should recover quickly.
It's a big deal to folks who just have to walk... it's a HUGE deal when you have to run. I hope he gets better soon.
Had he damaged one of the major ligaments in his knee he would have been out for the year and possibly for his career. With a torn meniscus he'll miss some practice time. No its not that big of a deal.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:34 pm
by MtownRebel
2-4 work recovery time I believe. He will probably be out Memphis and maybe one more.
Re: d***...Laurent has KNEE SURGERY
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:59 am
by rebeloke
badmotorfinger wrote:RebelConvert wrote:badmotorfinger wrote:Not to worry...a torn meniscus isn't a big deal. He should recover quickly.
It's a big deal to folks who just have to walk... it's a HUGE deal when you have to run. I hope he gets better soon.
Had he damaged one of the major ligaments in his knee he would have been out for the year and possibly for his career. With a torn meniscus he'll miss some practice time. No its not that big of a deal.
Actually it depends on the extent of the tear. If they had to remove 50% of his meniscus then it is going to be a longer recovery. If it was a slight tear and they only had to remove 10% or less then it may not be that long a recovery. If they on had to remove a small piece that folded he could be back in a week or two.
Re: d***...Laurent has KNEE SURGERY
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:20 am
by parrotreb
rebeloke wrote:badmotorfinger wrote:RebelConvert wrote:
It's a big deal to folks who just have to walk... it's a HUGE deal when you have to run. I hope he gets better soon.
Had he damaged one of the major ligaments in his knee he would have been out for the year and possibly for his career. With a torn meniscus he'll miss some practice time. No its not that big of a deal.
Actually it depends on the extent of the tear. If they had to remove 50% of his meniscus then it is going to be a longer recovery. If it was a slight tear and they only had to remove 10% or less then it may not be that long a recovery. If they on had to remove a small piece that folded he could be back in a week or two.
I had a scope 2 years ago for a meniscus tear. Immobilizer for 4 weeks and crutches for 6. Doctor told me that had the MRI shown the true extent of the damage to the meniscus, he would not have scoped it.
Hopefully, Ted's is a relatively straight-forward repair.