Some Vikings players don’t want to believe Adrian Peterson will be out for an extended period.
The running back had surgery Thursday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee suffered last Sunday against Green Bay. While the Vikings did not give a timetable for how long Peterson will be sidelined, doctors who have performed similar surgeries on pro athletes have speculated it will be at least three to four months.
Dr. Chris Larson repairs knee of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson: 4 things to know
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had a torn meniscus in his knee surgically repaired by Chris Larson, MD, of Twin City Orthopedics
Cleveland Browns’ Jarvis Landry went under the knife February 4th, the star wide receiver announced via a video on his Instagram account Thursday morning to address ongoing hip pain.
Cleveland Browns’ Jarvis Landry went under the knife February 4th, the star wide receiver announced via a video on his Instagram account Thursday morning to address ongoing hip pain.
EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. will undergo surgery this week to repair a meniscus injury he suffered in Minnesota's preseason finale at Kansas City, coach Mike Zimmer announced Monday.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill forward Cameron Johnson had an arthroscopic hip procedure Monday in Minnesota, the school announced Wednesday.
Wild defenseman Marco Scandella had arthroscopic hip surgery on Tuesday, the team announced, saying that he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for next season.
Chiefs cornerback Mike Hughes was on from Kansas City’s first defensive snap against the Raiders on Sunday.
Hughes, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 14 against Arizona, spoke with reporters Friday for the first time since undergoing surgery by Vikings team physician Dr. Chris Larson, who also operated on Adrian Peterson’s knee in 2016.
At the Arthroscopy Association of North America, Christopher M. Larson, MD, discussed a study that compared arthroscopic debridement vs. refixation of the acetabular labrum in patients with femoroacetabular impingement. At the 7-year follow-up, patient-reported outcomes dropped in both groups, but the disparity increased in favor of the labral preservation. Larson said it is important to maintain the labrum for longevity of the hips.
As medical professionals, athletic trainers can make a critical difference at the moment an injury happens.
“An NFL athletic trainer plays a very big responsibility in keeping our players safe,” says Minnesota Vikings Vice President of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman.
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