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That’s most likely a distal phalanx fracture in #ReeceTopley’s left index finger. The DIP joint could be involved. This will rule him out of the #ICCCricketWorldCup23 once confirmed #EnglandCricket @TheBarmyArmy

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@cricketworldcup Hasaranga’s hamstring injury was at the T-junction. This is a tricky area to return quickly from due to high chances of recurrence ❤️‍🩹

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@ICC Hasaranga’s hamstring injury was at the T-junction. This is a tricky area to return quickly from due to high chances of recurrence ❤️‍🩹

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@AFL Congratulations Lachie on the 2nd win but
hard luck Bont ❤️‍🩹

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Dan McStay’s mechanism of injury strongly hints towards a MCL sprain; it is one of the worse injuries when it comes to pain due to the nerve supply in the area. Recovery can take weeks. Chances of being ready for the Grand Final are very slim #AFLFinals #Collingwood

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As reported, he has a suspected lumbar stress fracture. One of the trickiest injuries hard to predict, harder to manage.
First line do management is conservative with offload, healing, rehab. Can take 6mnths. Surgery if this does not work
#AnrichNortje #ICCWorldCup

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2019 and 2023 - Anrich Nortje will now miss his second straight ODI World Cup due to injury 💔

Andile Phehlukwayo & Lizaad Williams have been called up as replacements for him and Sisanda Magala 🇿🇦

#CWC23

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#TimSouthee’s thumb injury appears to be an IP joint dislocation with an avulsion (bone chip) fracture. First line of management is splint for 3-6 wks. If not healing, surgery (pin to fix fracture).
WC is 3 wks away, his chances of being ready are very slim
#ICCWorldCup2023

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Following shoulder dislocation, Sam Docherty’s availability to play in the prelim final next week will come down to:
- no major findings on the scan
- able to push through pain and have full movements
May not be 100% but rehab, meds, strapping will help
#AFLDemonsBlues #docherty

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Travis Head’s hit on the hand is a metacarpal fracture in all likelihood. If undisplaced fracture, can heal well in cast in ~4 weeks. But if displaced and angulated, may warrant surgery and put a question mark on his World Cup
#RSAvsAUS
#TravisHead

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will be determined by how quickly the inflammation settles and his ability to
manage pain and loading on the right ankle
#AFLFinals
#AFLLionsPort
#trentmckenzie

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Trent McKenzie rolled his ankle inward when landing resulting in inversion sprain - a recurring issue for him. He was allowed to come on again, which rules out a severe structural injury. It is likely to be a lower grade sprain and his participation in next game..

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Elle Bennetts injury mechanism suggests ACL injury given her trunk falls away from her body’s centre and this is bound to put additional stress on the ACL of the landing knee
#AFLWCatsDogs #AFLW #Bulldogs #ACL

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Jake Melksham’s left knee collapsed inwards with the non-contact injury episode very close to a classic ACL injury mechanism. Best case scenario would be an isolated meniscus or MCL injury, however, that probably will deem him unfit for the finals too
#afl #AFLSwansDemons

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Daniel Ricciardo’s injury is reported to be a left metacarpal fracture; there are 5 metacarpals connecting the wrist to the fingers. Surgery could be on the cards which means a 12 week recovery. If surgery not needed, 4-6 weeks
#dutchGP #AlphaTauri #redbull

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Nathan Murphy’s fall suggests impact trauma to the sacrum-coccyx area (tailbone). In most cases it results in soft tissue and/or bony bruising with very rare case ending up to be a fracture. Return to play time primarily comes down to pain management.
#AFLPiesLions

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Clearly, Pies' medical team's goal will be to ensure that he is fully fit when it counts.
#AFLPiesCats
#Moore

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It's heartening to see Darcy believe it's nothing serious, but the severity will be determined by additional examinations and scans. When pressed for a return too soon, #hamstring injuries have one of the highest recurrence rates.

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Fortunately it’s a hairline fracture which will heal without surgery while in a hinged knee brace in 6 weeks. Anything worse could have meant a season ending surgery

#afl #nickdaicos #collingwood

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Massive, massive news out of Collingwood.

Nick Daicos is expected to miss six weeks with a hairline fracture in his right knee.

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Nathan Murphy’s left ankle injury suggestive of minor syndesmosis as his foot twists after getting trapped. High ankle sprains generally take double the time than the more common lateral ankle sprains and he could need 4-6 weeks of recovery and rehab.
#afl
#AFLHawksPies