All articles tagged with #ankle fracture
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his right ankle. Medical experts say ankle fractures that require surgery typically heal in roughly 3–6 months, with 2–6 weeks of immobilization followed by rehabilitation; return timing depends on the fracture’s specifics and any ligament involvement, with some predicting spring drills and a gradual ramp to full speed for the next season.
49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been playing with a fractured ankle since Week 4, requiring pain-killing injections before each game. Despite the injury, Warner has managed to contribute significantly to his team with 50 tackles, a sack, two interceptions, six passes defensed, and four forced fumbles over 11 games.
Johnny Depp has postponed his upcoming U.S. shows with his band, The Hollywood Vampires, due to a fractured ankle. Sources say he initially tweaked his ankle during his Cannes press run and further stressed it during recent music gigs. His medical team has instructed him not to fly for the foreseeable future, which means the first three gigs are off the table. Depp and his team are trying to reschedule the shows toward the end of their tour, which will begin to wrap up around late July.
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz fractured his ankle in a plate collision with White Sox catcher Seby Zavala, leading to both benches clearing. Cruz was called out while trying to score in the sixth inning, and remained on his back in pain while his teammates confronted Zavala. The Pirates went on to win 1-0, but Cruz's injury is a big blow to the team. The Pirates will find someone to fill Cruz’s position, but replacing everything he brings to the team will be impossible.