Cam has 2 transverse fractures in lower back

[Jeremy Igo]

Per Panthers officials

 

 

Info...

 

 

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/low-back-pain/transverse-process-fracture

 

 

 

 

 

A transverse process fracture is quite a rare injury. It usually results from a sudden extreme twisting or side bending movement. Occasionally it may be due to a direct impact to the process itself, although they are pretty well covered by muscle to this is not common.

Avulsion fractures of the transverse process may also occur in the lumbar spine. The Psoas muscle attaches to the transverse processes and a strong contraction of this muscle may cause one or more fractures.

Because of the location of the fracture it is unlikely to cause any instability of the spine or any damage to the spinal cord.

 

 

Treatment

 

 

If injury to the vertebrae is suspected always seek medical attention at soon as possible. An X-ray will be taken to confirm the diagnosis and the extent of the injury. The presence of associated injuries should also be investigated due to the level of force required to fracture a transverse process. CT or MRI scans may also be performed.

ging/ct-scansProviding there is no associated injury and the transverse process is not displaced, then the majority of fractures are treated conservatively, without surgery. A brace may be used to ensure the spine is kept still and straight to allow healing of the bone. A gradual introduction of spinal movement can be used once the bone has healed and the patient is pain-free.

 

[CubsWin]

fug

[nosuchthingasapanther]

David Newton ‏@DNewtonespn · 23s24 seconds ago

No indication Newton will need surgery. Status for practice to be determined. #Panthers

[bigdog10]

dang.  Get well soon Cam.  Prayers for a speedy recovery

[CubsWin]

If this is true, he's probably done for the year. 

[Cary Kollins]

This is the same type of injury Tony Romo had earlier this season. He played the following week in England.

 

edit: Romo missed one game and then returned to face the Jags in London

[Sam Mills Fan]

That's an IR situation. Just glad it wasn't worse.

[Jeremy Igo]

Looks like the x-rays came back not as everyone hoped.

[Captain Morgan]

1. Joe Person ‏@josephperson  1m1 minute ago

   Cam Newton has 2 fractures in his lower back.

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   Black & Blue Review ‏@BlackBlueReview  2m2 minutes ago

   Cam Newton does have two fractures in lower back. No internal injuries.

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[Udogg]

Isn't that the same thing Tony Romo has?

 

[Jeremy Igo]

Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax 4m4 minutes ago

Cam Newton has two transverse fractures in his lower back.

 

[CubsWin]

David Newton ‏@DNewtonespn · 23s24 seconds ago

No indication Newton will need surgery. Status for practice to be determined. #Panthers

How on earth is that even possible?  Fractures in your back?  Sheesh

[KendrickPanther]

Do whatever he needs to do to get healthy. Don't worry about football.

[QCkilla]

Made a thread right before yours, might want to delete mine