Pat McCabe Poor sod!

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Pat McCabe's rugby future is hanging in the balance after it was confirmed the he re-opened the fracture in his neck picked up during last year's end of season tour.

http://www.lionsrugby.com/news/12300.php#.UcrZJNiBpA1

 

[irishref]

damn, you wouldn't wish that on anyone.

He can join Ferris in the early-retirement ranks

 

[Ricardowensleydale]

That makes no sense!
Sorry for the bloke but how has the fracture "re-opened" after "having completed the healing process from last year's injury"

 

[Taff]

That makes no sense! Sorry for the bloke but how has the fracture "re-opened" after "having completed the healing process from last year's injury"

Wouldn't the fracture be a weakspot?

 

[menace]

Not really.

I fractured my C1 (and T3-T5) in a mountain bike fall 12 months ago and my neurosurgeon said if I had a similar accident again (if i didnt kill myself) that to fracture the same spot would be very rare as it wasn't a weak spot.

I feel for Mcabe, to be in a rigid neck brace for 6-8 weeks AGAIN will be hell. It's taken me 12 months to get back to 95% of where I was before my accident. So i was a little surprised he came back so quick after the first time. Even with his physio at call and fitness rehab, I'd be surprised if he gets back to elite rugby.

 

[winchesterref]

Fractures heal, generally, a bit stronger than before, and extra bone is laid down and remodelled over a time period which could be years (keeping it simple!)

Tough break for PM, I would be surprised if he got back to rugby too. Maybe he could take up the whistle!