Eifert Had a Disc Removed

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(04-10-2017, 11:12 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I'd be very surprised if Eifert had a disc removed.

That would entail a fusion of 2 vertebrae. That is a very rare procedure for someone under the age of 40. It would also involve a lot more than 3 months of rehab.

It's more likely he had a piece of a disc removed, which is a very straightforward procedure with minimal recovery time.

If he did have a fusion, OJ Howard would be a very smart choice.

31 year, 2 years ago they wanted to do a fusion in my lower back.  I herniated two discs playing volleyball, when I got my MRI they noticed I have degenerative disc disease (L5 has been reduced to less than 30%), and spinal stenosis causing numming of the foot all the time and sometimes pain in the nether region!  Much of this is genetic but also didn't help with running 3 marathons and other races in early 20's

Anyway, I have since lost 30 lbs, workout daily, best shape of my life (outside of 22 and marathon).  I deal with the numb ft, and while I can't run distance I can still swing a golf club and go out and play basketball, cardio, walk, lift (just not too heavy) Just got to be careful to not go more than 110%... From time to time I aggravate it and can't even stand up straight for a few days and feel like I got kicked in the groin for 2-3 days.  But I'm an active guy and when I can't do that anymore then I have to consider something... (I have also hit my $3,000 max deductible last 3 years in a row)

So it's not that uncommon.  I'm going to hold out for a while but surgery is also inevitable.   So, I didn't have the surgery (which after reading this over maybe I should) but I'm also not an NFL TE.  This is not good, he might get lucky.  But if I can't play pickup basketball, or golf, without hurting myself 1/10 times no way he makes it an entire season.