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- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will miss the rest of the season after suffering a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle in his team's win over the New York Giants. The 27-year-old had surgery overnight on Sunday after sustaining the injury in the third quarter of the game.
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Oct 11, 2020 · Cowboys QB Dak Prescott had surgery on a right ankle compound fracture and dislocation Sunday night. He is expected to miss 4-6 months, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer.
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- Understanding The Injury
- Explaining The Surgery
- Recovery Time
The ankle joint, according to the Hospital for Special Surgery website, is composed of the tibia, fibula and talus bones. The talus (or "ankle bone") connects your leg to your foot. Doctors think of the ankle as having three sides and a "roof,"and fractures can occur in each of these areas or in combination. The lower portion of the tibia forms the...
A compound fracture almost always requires reduction, a process where the bones are manipulated back into place and set so the ankle and leg can heal correctly, according to the Hospital for Special Surgery. The goal is to have the bones heal as closely to perfect as possible to prevent any residual instability or malalignment of the bone. If the f...
Following surgery, restricting movement is critical to proper healing, so a hard or soft cast, splint or walking boot is usually prescribed. Keeping weight off the ankle is also crucial, which can necessitate the use of crutches or a cane. For most people, immobilization can last anywhere from four to eight weeks, depending on the severity of the i...
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Oct 12, 2020 · The Cowboys later tweeted out that Dak suffered a compound fracture and dislocation, which is a bit of a dated term in orthopedic circles. This suggests it was an open injury. In other words, the bone broke through he skin.
Oct 12, 2020 · It's now been confirmed to be a compound fracture as well as a dislocation, the team announced, and he will undergo ankle surgery on Sunday evening, per CBS Sports insider Jason La Canfora. The...
Oct 11, 2020 · ARLINGTON, Texas – Dak Prescott is set for surgery Sunday night on a compound right ankle fracture and dislocation suffered in the third quarter of the Cowboys' 37-34 victory over the Giants. The Cowboys announced details on Prescott's injury immediately following the game.
Oct 8, 2021 · A year ago, Prescott suffered a compound ankle fracture that stunned players and coaches. From the sideline to the owner's suite, here's how they reacted.
Jan 5, 2021 · Jan 05, 2021 at 12:15 PM. Rob Phillips. DallasCowboys.com Senior Writer. FRISCO, Texas – Dak Prescott continues to make progress in his recovery from October surgery to repair a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday.
