"Cracked" clavicle for Foles

[IronEagle]

I wonder if it was "cracked" before yesterday and got worse after the hit.

They are sending Foles for an MRI to determine the extent of the injury which is interesting b/c I'm pretty sure a gross injury would be apparent on an X-Ray. I mean it doesn't sound like the bone is in two pieces.

[royal]

Not sure how much validity to put into it but Dr David Chao (nfl doc for 17 years) tweeted following:

NICK FOLES @Eagles season not over with clavicle fracture. Surgery & returns. Best case: "Happy Thanksgiving"
Worst case: "Merry Christmas"

[Riccardo]

If true you wouldn't think he'd be out that long

Would a chest protector shield it?

[Dim Bulb]

Hey, Mr. Science

Would a chest protector shield it?

Not hardly. But arnica could help...

[Greenstealth]

Dr Jerruh says he's a go.

[Ellsworth]

No but your pocket protector would.

[PackWest]

MD David Chao does a Monday Morning MD article every week at the National Football Post and gives his opinion based on film review

This week he covers Foles, Herremans and Ryans among others

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Monday-Morning-MD-6817.html

Linebacker Whitney Mercilus of the Houston Texans dumped Foles on his non-dominant shoulder and simultaneous landed on him in Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia. This is usually a classic acromioclavicular (AC) joint (shoulder) separation mechanism, but with the extra force/body weight, the clavicle fractured instead.

Lots more in the article

[royal]

Good stuff

[The Ref]

I wonder if it was "cracked" before yesterday and got worse after the hit..

Interesting speculation. He sure has thrown his share of balloon balls all season. Non throwing shoulder that could still affect mechanics. All the pundits have been saying his mechanics have been off all year, even going back to the summer.

[TRENT]

well its Fractured

most of these are of that type,,,if its a clear break all the way through its a mess and Nick won't be back,,,there is no fuggin way he is our Qb for thanksgivving. The fracture will heal, 6 weeks Min.

[IronEagle]

Interesting speculation. He sure has thrown his share of balloon balls all season. Non throwing shoulder that could still affect mechanics. All the pundits have been saying his mechanics have been off all year, even going back to the summer.

I noticed that they (sidelines staff) have seemed to have been concerned about something with Foles' non throwing shoulder for a lot of the season prior to this last game.

[IronEagle]

most of these are of that type,,,if its a clear break all the way through its a mess and Nick won't be back,,,there is no fuggin way he is our Qb for thanksgivving. The fracture will heal, 6 weeks Min.

No surgery, 6-8 weeks according to Dr. NFL Source.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Foles-out-for-at-least-6-8-weeks-but-wont-need-surgery.html

[Loki]

Tweets all say he's likely done for year

[IronEagle]

Tweets all say he's likely done for year

If he doesn't need surgery, I doubt it.

[iowaigglefan]

Not sure how much validity to put into it but Dr David Chao (nfl doc for 17 years) tweeted following:

NICK FOLES @Eagles season not over with clavicle fracture. Surgery & returns. Best case: "Happy Thanksgiving"
Worst case: "Merry Christmas"

Hoping for a Happy Thanksgiving and a Dallas thumping!