Tom Brady’s rehab well behind schedule
December 29
Boston Herald columnist Karen Guregian
"Injured Patriots quarterback Tom Brady remains “well behind schedule” in his recovery from surgery on the torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, according to a report yesterday on NBCSports.com.
Although the staph infection that enveloped Brady’s knee post-surgery apparently is clear following a six-week course of IV-antibiotics, the report stated that his ACL and MCL are still “loose.” There’s also scar tissue that is limiting mobility, as reported previously by the Herald.
The Patriots training staff has been working to increase mobility. Should that continue to be an issue, the scar tissue may have to be surgically removed.
The greater concern, according to the report, is the looseness of the ligaments, which may force surgery and keep Brady sidelined in 2009, as well.
Or, Brady could go through next season wearing a heavy brace, only that would make him more susceptible to blowing out the knee again, according to a source in the report.
Brady tore both ligaments in the season opener against Kansas City on Sept. 7. On Oct. 6, he underwent tendon graph surgery performed by Los Angeles-based Dr. Neil ElAttrache."
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