Eifert Had a Disc Removed

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Don't believe Hobson's article stated exactly where the disc was removed - neck or back. Speaking from experience - I had a disc removed (it was disintegrating) and had two others fused (played too much competitive basketball until I was 35) about 30 months ago in my lower back. They will replace the removed disc with what they call a "cage". They take the remains of the removed disc and fill the cage with it as well as disc fragments from a cadaver and then extract bone marrow from your hip and shoot that into the cage to bind everything. I was up walking after two days (unfortunately I contacted a staph infection while in surgery which caused a major setback), however recovery time under normal circumstances is 4-6 months. We don't know the extent of the damage in his back but I would think think Eifert - being in great shape, should be available by end of July when camp starts - assuming he has no setback. Weight lifting has to be closely monitored as that can really have a negative impact on the procedure.