What injury does Gronk have?
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Asked by: Josh Wesley
It includes a fractured vertebrae, two forearm fractures, pulled hip, ankle sprain, bulging disc in his back, torn right MCL and ACL, hamstring pull, herniated disc and concussion to name a few. Gronkowski said he doesn’t worry about the next injury being the one that ends his career.
How injured is Rob Gronkowski?
He suffered fractured ribs in a Week 3 loss to the Rams and proceeded to miss the next four games. During the week, Gronkowski himself indicated that he’s optimistic that he’ll be able to go. “We’re taking it one step at a time.
How did Gronk fracture his ribs?
We reported that a CT scan revealed Gronkowski fractured his ribs when he caught a pass and was hit by Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis. But it appears the injury is much worse than that. Gronkowski told Jay Glazer of Fox Sports that he fractured four ribs and cracked one while also puncturing his lung.
Did Tom Brady break his ribs?
Brady played with three broken ribs and a broken right ring finger in 2009, an injury suffered in Week 13. He didn’t miss any games.
What back surgery did Gronkowski?
When he was in college in 2009, he suffered a herniated disc and the subsequent surgery kept him on the sidelines for the entire season. In 2013, Gronkowski underwent a second spine surgery to address a herniated disc and didn’t return to the field until Week 7, roughly four months after surgery.
How did Gronkowski get a punctured lung?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers star tight end Rob Gronkowski told Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer he is recovering from “four cracked ribs, one broken rib and a punctured lung” suffered during last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams after taking a big hit from linebacker Terrell Lewis.
Did Gronkowski puncture his lung?
During a Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski took a devastating hit that didn’t just knock him out of the game. Gronkowski suffered multiple rib fractures and a punctured lung, knocking him out of action until a brief Week 8 appearance against the New Orleans Saints.
How long is Rob Gronkowski’s rib injury?
The Bucs have so many weapons to call upon that they could let Gronkowski sit out a little longer, ensuring his long-term health. Gronkowski will surely miss at least three weeks of action.
How many back surgeries Gronkowski have?
“I truly believe that any injury that you receive is fixable,” Gronkowski said. “I went through it. I had nine surgeries, probably had like 20 concussions in my life, no lie.
Why does Rob Gronkowski wear an elbow brace?
He’d been wearing the massive elbow brace because of a previous injury for some time. Now he’s free of the brace and feeling good, a product of a year off and of gaining a better understanding of his body, Gronkowski said, per NFL Network’s James Palmer.
When did Rob Gronkowski tear his ACL?
2013
2013: Fractured vertebrae/herniated disc (sources are unclear as to which injury Gronkowski suffered, though surgery was required and he missed all of the 2013 preseason as well as the first six games of the regular season) 2013: Torn right ACL/MCL, concussion (nine total games missed)
