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From: GreybirdK
3/9/12
From: SmittyCat3
3/9/12
“Where he put the plate and screws in my heel isn’t what hurts,” he said. “The ligaments and tendons in the front left corner of my ankle are tight, and what I’m concerned about pain-wise is the impact and movement from the horse actually hitting the ground. On the Equicizer, I’m not in any pain.”
Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67924/gomez-returning-to-action-this-weekend#ixzz1og0EbCKd
From: gerchgo
3/9/12
Yep, having to restretch those ligament/tendons (they have to move them so as to place the plate and screws in, then reposition or reattach them) is the hardest part...I know because I've have numerous ligament and tendon tears myself, and am having a problem now with my muscles shortening up......stretching is his best friend now, although I'm sure he's not having any fun with it! :-)
ger
From: SmittyCat3
3/9/12
From: GreybirdK
3/9/12
I saw those surgical photos on HRTV, the incision was huge. Got to be very painful and slow to rehab
From: gerchgo
3/9/12
Possibly....I'm sure I would have said something about the ligaments/tendons..luckily I have not had any surgeries for them, but my one son had for his foot, and another couple of people at my tennis club, plus I play with some nurses and doctors too and they always talk about these kind of surgeries.
ger
From: SmittyCat3
3/9/12
From: SmittyCat3
3/9/12
From: GreybirdK
3/10/12
Foot injuries are bad. Best of luck to Garrett.
I know you do not share my opinion but I love Borel's jockey calendar photo. It's the first one where the rider's persoanlity really comes through and the man has some yummy arms on him. Mr. March is just fine with me.
Now, am I happy that my birthday month of October features Go-Go in all his jaw-dropping glory? You bet!
From: SmittyCat3
3/10/12
Eswan Flores to ride Tiz Point I'n SanFelipe for H,O.F Richard Mandella today.