"Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading rusher Earnest Graham will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right ankle during last week's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Graham limped off the field after his only carry against the Vikings. The Bucs said he hurt his ankle, but did not release specifics about the injury. Fourth-year pro Noah Herron was signed to fill Graham's spot on the roster." This was reported by Fox Sports. It appears that this was fairly significant injury to his ankle to put him out for the remainder of the season. As with any ankle injury, prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical for the outcome. Through the use of xray the bone structures can be evaluated to rule out fractures or breaks. MRI are often used to diagnose torn or stretched ligaments and tendons. Treatment can be as simple as RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation). Use of crutches to offload the injury can be very helpful. Inaddition, proper bracing can be used to speed recovery and prevent future injury.
Committed to your health,
Dr. Craig Conti
Sarasota Foot Care Center
http://www.sarasotafootcarecenter.com/
