Eagles don't tell Wentz he has a fracture in his back

[Sassy Squatch]

Jason Myrtetus
@jasonmyrt

Source: Carson Wentz has had a fracture in his back but was not made aware of the results of the scan. Some players are aware of the situation and what I am told this has caused a huge issue internally.

Scans were done in week 7 or 8.

[The Franchise]

Whoops.

[Hoover]

Foles to lead them back to the Super Bowl!

[Rain Man]

That's pretty much how you lose your franchise quarterback as soon as he's a free agent.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Holy shit if true...

[New World Order]

Good thing our qb is made of metal.

[kcxiv]

if thats true, he needs to take them to the cleaners, this is fucking disgusting.

[BlackHelicopters]

Iggles suck

[Randallflagg]

Jason Myrtetus
@jasonmyrt

Source: Carson Wentz has had a fracture in his back but was not made aware of the results of the scan. Some players are aware of the situation and what I am told this has caused a huge issue internally.

Scans were done in week 7 or 8.


Holy shit - if true......My God....

[FAX]

This can't be true, right? Wentz has personal doctors as well, right? No NFL team would put a player's long-term health in jeopardy, right?

FAX

[Bwana]

Good thing our qb is made of metal.

He took 15 hits last week, hopefully the OL plays a lights out game tonight.

Oh and screw the Eagles organization if they really pulled that crap.

[carcosa]

yikes

[Randallflagg]

This can't be true, right? Wentz has personal doctors as well, right? No NFL team would put a player's long-term health in jeopardy, right?

FAX


Indeed............ :shrug:

[Pitt Gorilla]

He took 15 hits last week, hopefully the OL plays a lights out game tonight.

Oh and screw the Eagles organization if they really pulled that crap.This. They need to man up.

[Chiefspants]

As someone who has a fractured vertebrae and has had years of chronic pain due to back issues, **** the Eagles forever for this (this was also what ultimately ended Romo's career).

I was told by a douchebag former frat doctor in Lawrence that the issues would clear up in "weeks" and "not to worry". The doctor didn't approve me for an MRI for this reason. It's been over 3 years, and the pain has never gone away. When I finally got approved for an MRI (it took over a year), it was discovered that I had a herniated disc at the area of the fracture.

Wondering if the Eagles took a similar stance here for Wentz' "own good."

If this is true, what the actual ****

[Spott]

There has to be more to the story than that. It seems unfathomable that they wouldn’t have told him about it and just let him go back out and play knowing that he had a fracture.

[Bwana]

This. They need to man up.

Exactly because if that keeps up, one of these times he will get injured and if that were to happen, we're hosed.

[Sassy Squatch]

This can't be true, right? Wentz has personal doctors as well, right? No NFL team would put a player's long-term health in jeopardy, right?

FAX
Philadelphia teams apparently employ the worst medical staffs in the world. Just look at Markelle Fultz and how badly the 76ers botched the situation with his shoulder.

[Pitt Gorilla]

As someone who has a fractured vertebrae and has had years of Chronic due to back issues, **** the Eagles forever for this (this was also what ultimately ended Romo's career).

I was told by a douchebag former frat doctor in Lawrence that the issues would clear up in "weeks" and "not to worry". It's been over 3 years, and the pain has never gone away.

Wondering if the Eagles took a similar stance here for Wentz "own good."

If this is true, what the actual ****Doesn't seem so bad. :shrug:

[Randallflagg]

As someone who has a fractured vertebrae and has had years of Chronic due to back issues, **** the Eagles forever for this (this was also what ultimately ended Romo's career).

I was told by a douchebag former frat doctor in Lawrence that the issues would clear up in "weeks" and "not to worry". It's been over 3 years, and the pain has never gone away.

Wondering if the Eagles took a similar stance here for Wentz "own good."

If this is true, what the actual ****


My Wife - who is a MSN was injured on the job at a Hospital - huge "fire doors" (spring loaded) hit her in the back while she was moving some pediatric equipment out of a room. Hit her in the back and fractured 4 vertebrae, essentially ending her Nursing career.

She has struggled with it from that point on. Sure, they took care of her, paid her workmen's comp and she got a nice settlement - but that was 6 years ago and she still has HORRIBLE back pain.

that shit never goes away - even after healing. She even talked with a Surgeon who told her, flat out, that surgery "could" be performed, but she would probably be in more pain that she currently experiences.

[hometeam]

what in the everloving fuck??!

[ChiefBlueCFC]

My god, why would they not tell him... ayyyee yi yiiiiii

[Easy 6]

Ooooooh WOW if true, it would definitely explain why he has looked off all year

This will be the NFL scandal of the decade if true

[CaliforniaChief]

Way to have his back, Eagles.

[chinaski]

Spineless move.

[Chiefspants]

Doesn't seem so bad. :shrug:

Oops.

My Wife - who is a MSN was injured on the job at a Hospital - huge "fire doors" (spring loaded) hit her in the back while she was moving some pediatric equipment out of a room. Hit her in the back and fractured 4 vertebrae, essentially ending her Nursing career.

She has struggled with it from that point on. Sure, they took care of her, paid her workmen's comp and she got a nice settlement - but that was 6 years ago and she still has HORRIBLE back pain.

that shit never goes away - even after healing. She even talked with a Surgeon who told her, flat out, that surgery "could" be performed, but she would probably be in more pain that she currently experiences.

Yep - that's where I am.

The only surgery that my insurance will approve is a fusion. But at 26, screw that - especially since the few people I knew who got a fusion regretted it later.

There's two surgeries I "can" get. One is a widening of my spinal column (shout-out to Gronk for pioneering that one). The second is a stem cell injection. Neither are covered by my insurance, and both are over $100,000 in cost.

Luckily, Wentz is going to have more options than me. But playing him in that condition could have put him at risk for a career-ending and personally debilitating injury. I'm hopeful the Eagles aren't this ****ing stupid.

[Easy 6]

Way to have his back, Eagles.

Spineless move.

:bravo:

[Mile High Mania]

There has to be something else to this.. in this day and age, I just cannot fathom the idea that a team (I think Doug P is a stand up dude) would honestly hide something like this with any player, much less your starting QB.

[Rain Man]

I bet Ryan Shazier is glad that he got a second opinion.

[Mennonite]

Just wait till he finds out he has a dose of the Haglund's.

[CoMoChief]

back issues almost NEVER get better...no matter the surgery etc.

they might temporarily make you feel a little better, but the condition itself doesn't get better.

I smell a lawsuit coming along...

RIP Eagles so called "dynasty"

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Oops.



Yep - that's where I am.

The only surgery that my insurance will approve is a fusion. But at 26, screw that - especially since the few people I knew who got a fusion regretted it later.

There's two surgeries I "can" get. One is a widening of my spinal column (shout-out to Gronk for pioneering that one). The second is a stem cell injection. Neither are covered by my insurance, and both are over $100,000 in cost.

Luckily, Wentz is going to have more options than me. But playing him in that condition could have put him at risk for a career-ending and personally debilitating injury. I'm hopeful the Eagles aren't this ****ing stupid.

I have heard the new fusion techniques are way better... Flexible "rods" opposed to the old rigid methods... However, I would make that a last resort as well. I had back surgery about a year ago to widen my column with a lamenectomy... Playing FB in college and being active in sports and hobbies since had cause pre mature degeneration. It has worked so far after a rough few months. Pain is gone. At some point it will need addressed again as the disc aren't what they used to be and fusion may be an option. I am encouraged by the advances being made. I'm double your age, and can't imagine having these issues at 26. My son played football in college and had a microdisectomy for a herniation, but that is fairly minor procedure. He was 21.

[Grim]

Who the fuck is Jason Myrtetus?

[Sassy Squatch]

Who the fuck is Jason Myrtetus?
Philadelphia radio host.

[Rain Man]

Who the **** is Jason Myrtetus?

He's my go-to guy on celebrity back news.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Just wait till he finds out he has a dose of the Haglund's.

Rub some Tussin on it.

[Chiefspants]

I have heard the new fusion techniques are way better... Flexible "rods" opposed to the old rigid methods... However, I would make that a last resort as well. I had back surgery about a year ago to widen my column with a lamenectomy... Playing FB in college and being active in sports and hobbies since had cause pre mature degeneration. It has worked so far after a rough few months. Pain is gone. At some point it will need addressed again as the disc aren't what they used to be and fusion may be an option. I am encouraged by the advances being made. I'm double your age, and can't imagine having these issues at 26. My son played football in college and had a microdisectomy for a herniation, but that is fairly minor procedure. He was 21.

If I got approved for a laminectomy I'd be all over that. I used to be against surgery, but my options are wearing thin. The pain is at a point where I've been struggling to sleep at night - so anything that could bring relief is welcome.

I'm on my second insurance provider and am dealing with the same red tape I did with my first one. It's a cycle of "months physical therapy, the weeks of steroids, finally an approved MRI - and then Doctor's who won't refer me to a specialist due to age." I'm hoping that I can finally get the ball rolling on my care again over my holiday break - but I'm not holding my breath, unfortunately.

I'm wondering where the fracture is for Wentz. That could be critical in how lasting the damage could be for him.

[Eleazar]

Spineless move.

:clap:

[MahiMike]

He hasn't looked anywhere as good as before the injury. I still figured he'd shake the rust off in time to take the division. Maybe this is why he's still not back...

[wazu]

Need this verified by a better source. This smells a little like a local media boob getting trolled.

[Randallflagg]

Just wait till he finds out he has a dose of the Haglund's.



Indeed. Those foot massages NEVER have a "happy ending"...... LMAO

[Randallflagg]

Oops.



Yep - that's where I am.

The only surgery that my insurance will approve is a fusion. But at 26, screw that - especially since the few people I knew who got a fusion regretted it later.

There's two surgeries I "can" get. One is a widening of my spinal column (shout-out to Gronk for pioneering that one). The second is a stem cell injection. Neither are covered by my insurance, and both are over $100,000 in cost.

Luckily, Wentz is going to have more options than me. But playing him in that condition could have put him at risk for a career-ending and personally debilitating injury. I'm hopeful the Eagles aren't this ****ing stupid.

Honestly, they gave my Wife fairly good treatment - even flew her out to Phoenix for a consultation with some big shot back Surgeon - and his advice (if you want to call it that) was to "stay the hell away from fusion".

His other advice was more dire - unfortunately, (according to him) it haunts you for the rest of your life.

[scho63]

Talk about a team that fell hard quickly! JFC

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Honestly, they gave my Wife fairly good treatment - even flew her out to Phoenix for a consultation with some big shot back Surgeon - and his advice (if you want to call it that) was to "stay the hell away from fusion".

His other advice was more dire - unfortunately, (according to him) it haunts you for the rest of your life.


How long ago? Making a lot of headway with fusion. I hope I can hold off another 10 years so the progress is even further. Steve Austin type shit...:D

[Randallflagg]

How long ago? Making a lot of headway with fusion. I hope I can hold off another 10 years so the progress is even further. Steve Austin type shit...:D


Let's see......2014? or late 2013

[Skyy God]

Philadelphia teams apparently employ the worst medical staffs in the world. Just look at Markelle Fultz and how badly the 76ers botched the situation with his shoulder.

TOS is a tough diagnosis, yo.

[Titty Meat]

The 2017 Eagles were the biggest fluke on sports. Pederson isnt a good HC.

[Mahomer]

The same thing happened to Alex Smith and Kaepernick in SF. Both times the medical staff failed the QB. Surprised this doesn't happen way more often considering these shitty medical staffs are never held accountable.

[suzzer99]

Well he knows now. Way to spill the beans OP. :p

[RunKC]

Mahomes style of play is similar to Wentz and Luck and that terrifies me. Dude was hit like 20X last weekend and a lot of it is him trying to make a play.

I’m worried that eventually that could lead to a serious injury.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Mahomes style of play is similar to Wentz and Luck and that terrifies me. Dude was hit like 20X last weekend and a lot of it is him trying to make a play.

I’m worried that eventually that could lead to a serious injury.

You mean playing tackle football could cause serious injury? Holy shit...that's huge...:rolleyes:

[Valiant]

Mahomes style of play is similar to Wentz and Luck and that terrifies me. Dude was hit like 20X last weekend and a lot of it is him trying to make a play.

I’m worried that eventually that could lead to a serious injury.

Our online is not good. It needs upgraded. Only reason he doesn't get hit as much is mobility.

I hate hearing how we are doing so good is because of our great online. They are right under average as a whole unit.

[FringeNC]

The 2017 Eagles were the biggest fluke on sports. Pederson isnt a good HC.

Most recent SB winners have gotten extremely lucky -- when's the last time there was a dominant team? Somebody's gotta win...

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Our online is not good. It needs upgraded. Only reason he doesn't get hit as much is mobility.

I hate hearing how we are doing so good is because of our great online. They are right under average as a whole unit.

Our O-line, when completely healthy, was very good and has been pretty decent with the back ups. People hate on Fisher, but he and Schwartz are probably 2 of the best bookend tandems in the league...

[JakeF]

Why isn't Wentz suing the Eagles for money and his immediate release? Wentz would get a huge contract on the open market.

[RINGLEADER]

This can't be true, right? Wentz has personal doctors as well, right? No NFL team would put a player's long-term health in jeopardy, right?

FAX

This was my reaction as well. If they had him play with a broken back they should lose an entire draft's worth of picks.

Gotta be more to the story...

[RINGLEADER]

Mahomes style of play is similar to Wentz and Luck and that terrifies me. Dude was hit like 20X last weekend and a lot of it is him trying to make a play.

I’m worried that eventually that could lead to a serious injury.

Mahomes clearly makes our O-Line look better than it is at times, but he also plays aggressively and holds the ball longer than he should other times. He'll learn. And he'll be even more lethal.

[HemiEd]

Exactly because if that keeps up, one of these times he will get injured and if that were to happen, we're hosed.

a lot of those hits were late and roughing the QB by the rules, but weren't called.
I bet Clay Mathews is wondering what the fuck is going on.

[HemiEd]

Maybe this is why he's still not back...ROFL

[Sassy Squatch]

Emmanuel Acho absolutely shitting on the Eagles medical staff.

https://mobile.twitter.com/thEMANacho/status/1073290472146100224

[ChiliConCarnage]

This seems incredibly unlikely.

Like if this was Frank Zombo, maybe. Even then, if it comes out it's going to be awful for the locker room and resigning guys long term. A young franchise quarterback? eh.. They just won the Super Bowl last year too. There's no pressure on them

[Chiefspants]

Philadelphia teams apparently employ the worst medical staffs in the world. Just look at Markelle Fultz and how badly the 76ers botched the situation with his shoulder.

They literally have the same staff.

[Chief Pagan]

Just wait till he finds out he has a dose of the Haglund's.

Oh, is he going to be back or is he going to be day to day?

[njchiefs]

As someone who has a fractured vertebrae and has had years of chronic pain due to back issues, **** the Eagles forever for this (this was also what ultimately ended Romo's career).

I was told by a douchebag former frat doctor in Lawrence that the issues would clear up in "weeks" and "not to worry". The doctor didn't approve me for an MRI for this reason. It's been over 3 years, and the pain has never gone away. When I finally got approved for an MRI (it took over a year), it was discovered that I had a herniated disc at the area of the fracture.

Wondering if the Eagles took a similar stance here for Wentz' "own good."

If this is true, what the actual ****

What’s a former frat doctor?

[Chiefspants]

What’s a former frat doctor?

Total stereotype on my end.

He was a doctor with the blonde highlights that were popular with some of the KU fraternities at the time. Hair like the picture I'm attaching below.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/30/ea/0c/30ea0c95b632310b2528fb50af796bdf.jpg

He brushed me off the entire time I was there and seemed disinterested in what I was going through. When I objected to him saying I didn't need an MRI, he reminded me "who the doctor was" on multiple occasions.

I have nothing against greek life - he just seemed to represent all of the worst stereotypes about it.

[Buehler445]

Total stereotype on my end.

He was a doctor with the blonde highlights that were popular with some of the KU fraternities at the time. Hair like the picture I'm attaching below.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/30/ea/0c/30ea0c95b632310b2528fb50af796bdf.jpg

He brushed me off the entire time I was there and seemed disinterested in what I was going through. When I objected to him saying I didn't need an MRI, he reminded me "who the doctor was" on multiple occasions.

I have nothing against greek life - he just seemed to represent all of the worst stereotypes about it.


FWIW, in my experience the douchiest of douchetacular doucherific douches existed outside of greek life.

[Chiefspants]

FWIW, in my experience the douchiest of douchetacular doucherific douches existed outside of greek life.

Oh yeah - I had no love for some hailing from the pretentious “Hashinger” crowd either (they were about the furthest thing from Greek life).

It’s all relative. While I had bad experiences living on the same floor as fraternity guys pledging my freshman year, Alpha Chi Omega was amazing in getting our non-profit off the ground at KU. One of my groomsmen hailed from Hashinger too.

It was not my intention to paint with a broad brush and I apologize if my stereotyping gave offense. Something that still riles my emotion and irrational anger is the experiences I’ve had attempting to find adequate health care - and I’ll own that, fully.

[Otter]

There's really only a spine and shoulder blades that you can fracture in your back. That's a really unclear report for such a serious accusation.

Just saying.

And screw the Eagles if they held back (no pun intended) this info from Wentz.

[DrunkBassGuitar]

Why isn't Wentz suing the Eagles for money and his immediate release? Wentz would get a huge contract on the open market.

Yeah I don't understand. I'm definitely not a lawyer but I would think that not telling someone a diagnosis, especially to protect a company (like an NFL team) would be pretty clear malpractice. That's pretty grossly unethical, and I would hope would be grounds to revoke a medical license.

I don't understand how a doctor could get away with basically intentionally misdiagnosing a patient. I wouldn't think a doctor would risk their career over that, even if they are getting paid by a team.

[JakeF]

Yeah I don't understand. I'm definitely not a lawyer but I would think that not telling someone a diagnosis, especially to protect a company (like an NFL team) would be pretty clear malpractice. That's pretty grossly unethical, and I would hope would be grounds to revoke a medical license.

I don't understand how a doctor could get away with basically intentionally misdiagnosing a patient. I wouldn't think a doctor would risk their career over that, even if they are getting paid by a team.
Absolutely, Wentz should be able to sue the doctor and the team for millions. This is beyond malpractice, it's malicious in nature. If this story is all true, you know the team told the doctor not to tell him. He might be able to force his release too.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Players should never, ever trust team doctors. They are often hacks and they are not acting in the players' best interest.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Yeah I don't understand. I'm definitely not a lawyer but I would think that not telling someone a diagnosis, especially to protect a company (like an NFL team) would be pretty clear malpractice. That's pretty grossly unethical, and I would hope would be grounds to revoke a medical license.

I don't understand how a doctor could get away with basically intentionally misdiagnosing a patient. I wouldn't think a doctor would risk their career over that, even if they are getting paid by a team.

It's easy--just obfuscate in your notes. Physicians are trained to CYA from day one when entering notes into medical records.

[Skyy God]

It's easy--just obfuscate in your notes. Physicians are trained to CYA from day one when entering notes into medical records.

Rep.

Never sssume your treatment notes are accurate. I had a retinal detachment and the f’ing doc recorded my complaints on the wrong eye.

[BWillie]

Yeah right