Complications for Gronkowski bring start of the season into doubt

[Miller]

Read a PFT article this morning about Gronk having an infection around the plate inserted into his broken forearm. Guess 6 weeks of antibiotics have not been enough to kick it. Another surgery may be needed and some are questioning if he has another surgery if he can be ready for the season opener. Something to keep an eye on as we go through the off-season. I think he has already had 3 surgeries on the arm.

 

[jjtweeks]

Yea that is a scary situation. His arm has been through heck the past year

 

[mudloggerone]

Yep that's three times and counting. The plate in his arm must be changed and they can't do that until all signs of infection are cleared up. There is a 10 week recovery time for the plate replacement surgery so game one is in doubt if they can't cut on him right away.

 

[mudloggerone]

There are conflicting reports about another possible surgery.

rotoworld

USA Today reports Rob Gronkowski's doctors are "still a few weeks" away from determining whether Gronkowski needs a fourth left arm surgery.
Doctors are weighing non-surgical options to address Gronkowski's pesky infection. Even if Gronkowski needs the fourth surgery, there would be a chance he'd return before Week 1. A person informed of Gronkowski's status told USA Today there are "no scheduled surgeries at this point." The Patriots' medical staff won't have a good read on Gronk's status until his antibiotics cycle ends.

 

[Remote Controller]

Thank goodness it shouldn't affect his party status. He should be good for some candid Enquirer shots as the the team prepares for the season opener without him.

 

[mudloggerone]

Citing two sources, ESPN Boston reports Rob Gronkowski will "very likely" require a fourth surgery on his fractured left forearm to alleviate a lingering infection.
The fourth surgery would remove Gronkowski's metal plate and replace it with a new one. The report confirms Sunday morning's Boston Herald story in stating Gronkowski's Week 1 availability could be jeopardized. Gronkowski recently awoke and noticed swelling in the arm, in addition to "discharge" resulting from the infection. The future effects of Gronkowski's four arm surgeries remain to be seen. He now seems likely to miss all of training camp.

Source: ESPN Boston

 

[mudloggerone]

rotoworld

Rob Gronkowski's (arm surgeries) player rep says speculation he's in danger of missing Week 1 is "way off," and that "no determination" has been made that he'll need a fourth operation.
"I'm not sure what's going to happen," Gronk's rep insisted. "There's no surgery scheduled, and we're not sure he's gonna need one." That's all good and well, but Gronk's rep never really ended up refuting the Boston Herald's report. There are four months to go between now and Week 1, but for the moment, Gronk is anything but a guarantee to be ready.

 

[Phicinfan]

Thank goodness it shouldn't affect his party status. He should be good for some candid Enquirer shots as the the team prepares for the season opener without him.

You know, with the alcohol content in his blood, you would think infection would be near impossible :biglaugh:

 

[Miller]

G ronk had his 4th surgery today and it went well from all reports. infection appeared to be gone and they don't expect another surgery Will be needed.

now his attention May be turning to his back which May need a surgery as well, which could come in the next few weeks.