Post by PantherU on Nov 27, 2006 15:50:09 GMT -6
I talked to Rick today, and he told me that the doctors said he has a concussion. He sustained it when he took an elbow to the head during the game. If you didn't see it, it was gruesome. Think of the ball last night when Marcus blocked it. That's the force that hit Ricky's head.
He does not know whether he'll be able to play or not. He says that he will find out in practice today whether or not he is good to play on Wednesday. Ricky is a big part of this team, and he will be for years to come. You hate to see a player with as much promise as Rick sidelined from a head injury. WebMD's definition of a concussion:
A concussion occurs when the head sustains a hard blow and the impact jars or shakes the brain inside the skull, interrupting the brain's normal activities. Although there may be cuts or bruises on the head or face, there may be no other visible signs of a brain injury.
Symptoms of a concussion usually include any of the following changes in the person's level of consciousness, such as:
* Brief loss of consciousness.
* Inability to remember what happened immediately before and after the injury (amnesia).
* Confusion.
* Asking the same question over and over.
* Dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness that prevents standing or walking.
* Blurred or double vision.
* Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
* In a small child, increased fussiness or lack of energy.
Symptoms of concussion can be mild to severe, depending on the severity of the injury. If the injury is more serious, symptoms will usually develop within the first 24 hours after the accident. Symptoms may last for days, weeks, or even months following the injury.
I don't think it is severe, considering he was walking and talking like normal. Still, head injuries are an odd, ever-changing type of ailment. There's a broad range of possibilities as to what could happen.
Let's all hope for the best, for Rick and for the team.
He does not know whether he'll be able to play or not. He says that he will find out in practice today whether or not he is good to play on Wednesday. Ricky is a big part of this team, and he will be for years to come. You hate to see a player with as much promise as Rick sidelined from a head injury. WebMD's definition of a concussion:
A concussion occurs when the head sustains a hard blow and the impact jars or shakes the brain inside the skull, interrupting the brain's normal activities. Although there may be cuts or bruises on the head or face, there may be no other visible signs of a brain injury.
Symptoms of a concussion usually include any of the following changes in the person's level of consciousness, such as:
* Brief loss of consciousness.
* Inability to remember what happened immediately before and after the injury (amnesia).
* Confusion.
* Asking the same question over and over.
* Dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness that prevents standing or walking.
* Blurred or double vision.
* Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
* In a small child, increased fussiness or lack of energy.
Symptoms of concussion can be mild to severe, depending on the severity of the injury. If the injury is more serious, symptoms will usually develop within the first 24 hours after the accident. Symptoms may last for days, weeks, or even months following the injury.
I don't think it is severe, considering he was walking and talking like normal. Still, head injuries are an odd, ever-changing type of ailment. There's a broad range of possibilities as to what could happen.
Let's all hope for the best, for Rick and for the team.
