ReutersVikings running back Adrian Peterson is recovering from surgery.
The Vikings announced on Thursday afternoon that Peterson had successful surgery for a sports hernia, and that there is no reason to be concerned that the injury will be an issue going forward.
“Adrian Peterson had a surgical procedure done today by Dr. William Meyers, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,” the team said in a statement. “Dr. Meyers was able to successfully repair Adrian’s abdominal core muscle injury (sports hernia). We expect a speedy recovery with no long-term concerns.”
A year ago, Peterson was recovering from a much more significant injury to his knee. That recovery went so well that Peterson won the league’s Most Valuable Player award. So a little thing like sports hernia surgery probably won’t slow him down.
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That’s the injury he had against the Texans and he powered through against the Packers and still was only 9 yards from the record. Wow.
This surgery probably puts 3000 yards within reach now.
Clearly, add 1,000 yards per surgery
MVPeterson All Day baby. So thats what his “abdominal” was on the injury reports for the last few games…This dude is amazing.
This story is incorrect. While AD did have the surgery performed in Philly, it was actually the Green Man who performed the procedure.
Those of you who know what I’m talking about, just imagine that image in your head and try not to laugh.
Better just pencil him in a the come back player of the year, right?
That’s what happens when you carry your team all year.
This guy is not human.
I’m pretty sure a quadruple bypass wouldn’t slow him down. I’m more concerned about what shape Sully will be in after 3-4 months off due to his surgery.
maybe now they might do a blood test for peds.
He will have a hip labral tear within three years. Studies have shown that labral tears in athletes are often caused by core muscles being compromised following hernia surgery. The ligaments in the hip are often compromised as well resulting in a labral tear.
maybe he will break the record this time or some other one
learysdisciples says:Feb 7, 2013 2:24 PM
He will have a hip labral tear within three years. Studies have shown that labral tears in athletes are often caused by core muscles being compromised following hernia surgery. The ligaments in the hip are often compromised as well resulting in a labral tear.
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Thanks, doctor. Sports hernias are very common among NFL players. Can you name an NFL player who had a hip labral tear within three years of sports hernia surgery?
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Here you go:
A Slip at the Hip: A Labral Tear and Cystic Lesion of the Acetabulum. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
September 2010 – Volume 89 – Issue 9 – p 779
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That article doesn’t answer the question. A 56-year-old man had groin pain and it was traced to a labral tear. It also cited a report that 22% of athletes with groin pain had a labral tear. Nothing in there suggests that having sports hernia surgery dooms you to a labral tear within three years.
The surgeries just keep piling up.