Alex Smith

I have always heard that a broken bone is better than a really bad sprain because the bone heals back harder than before. I have no idea if this is true, I think it was most likely a little league coach, or high school baseball coach, or someone else who probably had no real idea who told me this.

Anyone know if this is true? Or if it would even apply to Smith with everything his leg has been thru?

I would say not true. Though a bone is probably better than a tear or dislocation.

Snd it will not apply in anyway to smith, the broken bone was not what was so severe. It was the infection and removal of muscles, then relocation of muscle.

Originally posted by jdt84_2:
I would say not true. Though a bone is probably better than a tear or dislocation.

Snd it will not apply in anyway to smith, the broken bone was not what was so severe. It was the infection and removal of muscles, then relocation of muscle.

Agree. and that leg has titanium in it.

Originally posted by floridaMan:
I have always heard that a broken bone is better than a really bad sprain because the bone heals back harder than before. I have no idea if this is true, I think it was most likely a little league coach, or high school baseball coach, or someone else who probably had no real idea who told me this.

Anyone know if this is true? Or if it would even apply to Smith with everything his leg has been thru?

Depends on the situation. In general, if it is a clean break, the fracture site will actually be stronger than the immediate area. A bad sprain, OTOH, may do permanent damage that affects joint strength and stability.

In Smith's case, he had both. The elongated spiral fracture of the tibia would likely never have regained full strength. However, with the aid of the hardware, it is likely as good as new. His problem was the massive tissue damage. We will soon learn whether the medical magicians that put all that back together have enabled him to actually play. Whatever the case, the fact he still has a leg is a Godsend.

its cuz his wife is a snack, thats why he's always hungry.

To think if there was preseason he'd be on the field playing. Perhaps the greatest comeback from injury ever.

Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Agree. and that leg has titanium in it.

He can almost say...

Originally posted by tjd808185:

To think if there was preseason he'd be on the field playing. Perhaps the greatest comeback from injury ever.

Yes. Enormous respect to the guy. That said, I hope he doesn't play again.

so what happens now for him?

Originally posted by SkyZer0:
so what happens now for him?

keeps taking millions for doing nothing

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by SkyZer0:

so what happens now for him?

keeps taking millions for doing nothing

oh ok

Lol. Still salty.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by floridaMan:
I have always heard that a broken bone is better than a really bad sprain because the bone heals back harder than before. I have no idea if this is true, I think it was most likely a little league coach, or high school baseball coach, or someone else who probably had no real idea who told me this.

Anyone know if this is true? Or if it would even apply to Smith with everything his leg has been thru?

Depends on the situation. In general, if it is a clean break, the fracture site will actually be stronger than the immediate area. A bad sprain, OTOH, may do permanent damage that affects joint strength and stability.

In Smith's case, he had both. The elongated spiral fracture of the tibia would likely never have regained full strength. However, with the aid of the hardware, it is likely as good as new. His problem was the massive tissue damage. We will soon learn whether the medical magicians that put all that back together have enabled him to actually play. Whatever the case, the fact he still has a leg is a Godsend.

If you watched the special they did on Smith you saw the amount of muscle that was taken from part of his leg to replace the tissue that was lost from the infection. This was far more serious than a normal broken leg because of the infection and tissue damage. I hope it works out for him but he is really taking a chance that most players at his age wouldn't. Given his age and the money he's made it's a risk he sure doesn't need but more power to him. Everyone is pulling for him except D linemen when games start.

I remember when some fans thought he was soft when he played in SF.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
If you watched the special they did on Smith you saw the amount of muscle that was taken from part of his leg to replace the tissue that was lost from the infection. This was far more serious than a normal broken leg because of the infection and tissue damage. I hope it works out for him but he is really taking a chance that most players at his age wouldn't. Given his age and the money he's made it's a risk he sure doesn't need but more power to him. Everyone is pulling for him except D linemen when games start.

I remember when some fans thought he was soft when he played in SF.

I seriously wonder if he is going to come back all the way. Or if it was a case of putting the team and NFL in the passenger seat. I and possibly he was sure he would be thrown on the side of the and left behind.