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Saffold surgery is a success
• By Jim Thomas
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_f87f31cf-952f-5f44-8ecf-b39638514b6a.html
Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold should be healthy and ready to go in time for training camp following shoulder surgery last week.
So says Dr. Frank Cordasco, who performed the surgery Jan. 7 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
“In late July, when the summer ball (training camp) really starts, he should be there with the team,” Cordasco told the Post-Dispatch.
So barring a setback, Saffold should be fine to play in the Rams’ preseason games.
Cordasco repaired a torn labrum in Saffold’s left shoulder and said the expected rehabilitation time is six months.
“I think he should be able to do some of the OTAs as long as there’s no contact,” Cordasco said, referring to the June practices known as organized team activities.
For the first month after surgery, it’s a matter of recovery and healing, Cordasco said. “The second month is motion,” he continued. “The third month is strength. And then months four through six, depending on the athlete, you get into more sport specific rehabilitation.”
Saffold had problems with the shoulder in 2013, but it was decided he could continue playing without surgery, wearing a brace, without causing any further damage in 2014. He had a couple of instances where he suffered shoulder dislocations during the season but was able to continue playing.
Even so, Cordasco said, “It was clear this wasn’t going to go away.”
Saffold said during the season that he contemplated having surgery on the shoulder after the ’13 season, but didn’t because of free agency. He originally agreed to terms with Oakland but the Raiders backed out, failing Saffold on their physical because of concerns about the shoulder.
After re-signing with the Rams, Saffold appeared in all 16 games this season and started every contest at either guard or tackle. It marked the first time he has played in all 16 contests since his rookie season in 2010.
The procedure was arthroscopic, making the rehab process easier than if it had been an open surgery. Cordasco said he did nothing with the rotator cuff itself.
“The rest of the joint surface is in good shape,” he said.
• By Jim Thomas
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_f87f31cf-952f-5f44-8ecf-b39638514b6a.html
Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold should be healthy and ready to go in time for training camp following shoulder surgery last week.
So says Dr. Frank Cordasco, who performed the surgery Jan. 7 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
“In late July, when the summer ball (training camp) really starts, he should be there with the team,” Cordasco told the Post-Dispatch.
So barring a setback, Saffold should be fine to play in the Rams’ preseason games.
Cordasco repaired a torn labrum in Saffold’s left shoulder and said the expected rehabilitation time is six months.
“I think he should be able to do some of the OTAs as long as there’s no contact,” Cordasco said, referring to the June practices known as organized team activities.
For the first month after surgery, it’s a matter of recovery and healing, Cordasco said. “The second month is motion,” he continued. “The third month is strength. And then months four through six, depending on the athlete, you get into more sport specific rehabilitation.”
Saffold had problems with the shoulder in 2013, but it was decided he could continue playing without surgery, wearing a brace, without causing any further damage in 2014. He had a couple of instances where he suffered shoulder dislocations during the season but was able to continue playing.
Even so, Cordasco said, “It was clear this wasn’t going to go away.”
Saffold said during the season that he contemplated having surgery on the shoulder after the ’13 season, but didn’t because of free agency. He originally agreed to terms with Oakland but the Raiders backed out, failing Saffold on their physical because of concerns about the shoulder.
After re-signing with the Rams, Saffold appeared in all 16 games this season and started every contest at either guard or tackle. It marked the first time he has played in all 16 contests since his rookie season in 2010.
The procedure was arthroscopic, making the rehab process easier than if it had been an open surgery. Cordasco said he did nothing with the rotator cuff itself.
“The rest of the joint surface is in good shape,” he said.
