Dalton won't need surgery; may be back for playoffs

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(12-14-2015, 05:19 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Interesting, sounded like in the press conference it was the complete opposite. Marvin said it was best case scenario that Andy didn't need surgery. 

Usually surgery means the break is incapable of healing on its own.

I think it depends on the size of the gap in the fracture.  Meaning, how many MM is the bone separated from where it should be?  I have no idea what that tolerance is with thumb / hand injuries, but at least with my recent ankle fracture I was told its right around 4 MM.  Over 4 MM and they will suggest surgery, under 4 MM separation and the upside of surgery may not be worthwhile.  

Obviously totally different in cases with Pro athletes, he could go back and have the surgery after the fact, but I have to think its a good sign.  Less amount of separation, less healing time necessary.