Ryan Mills absence explained and Elliott Stooke update

[Neils]

Thanks for the uninitiated.

[Shugs]

Yes, but it will remain slightly misaligned [and a bit rotated]. 30 years ago we would have taken it back to theatre.

Is the prognosis that he will be unaffected playing wise?

[backdoc]

You can't be certain, so all internal fixation should be perfect or as near as possible.

For the rest of us, a small malalignment would make no difference. Otherwise rotation/shortening at the ankle is bad news.

I have operated on top level athletes for 30 + years and I can see no excuse for anything other than a perfect technical result. There is usually one problem to address, in a fit and healthy patient, and there is no time pressure.

Anyone care to read about Casiraghi from Chelsea can see how it works in private practice in London. I think the payout was > £20 million.

[westwaleswasp]

20 million, wow. Astonishing, yet believable.

That is half a bond repayment or a loan for stadium upgrade

[Shugs]

You can't be certain, so all internal fixation should be perfect or as near as possible.

For the rest of us, a small malalignment would make no difference. Otherwise rotation/shortening at the ankle is bad news.

I have operated on top level athletes for 30 + years and I can see no excuse for anything other than a perfect technical result. There is usually one problem to address, in a fit and healthy patient, and there is no time pressure.

Anyone care to read about Casiraghi from Chelsea can see how it works in private practice in London. I think the payout was > £20 million.

Fascinating insight albeit if I’m reading it correctly it is a bit troubling for Stooke as the expected perfection doesn’t seem to have been achieved?