San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to miss the final game of the 2024 season due to an elbow injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed this during a Tuesday conference call. Purdy suffered the injury during a Monday night game against the Lions. An MRI was conducted to assess the dam
The San Francisco 49ers faced a rough night during their Monday game against the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Brock Purdy, who was already dealing with a tough game, took a hit to his blind side by Lions safety Brian Branch. The hit seemed to affect Purdy's hand or wrist, prompting him to leave the ga
So, what's the deal with Brock Purdy's elbow? Coach Kyle Shanahan told the press that Purdy's arm isn't feeling too hot, with some nerve issues in his right elbow. They'll know more after some tests on Tuesday. Shanahan wasn’t sure what exactly went wrong, but he wasn't thrilled about it either. The
Have you ever wondered what happens to your knees in a car accident? A recent study shed light on a peculiar type of knee injury that can occur during road traffic accidents (RTA). These injuries, known as atypical multi-ligamentous knee injuries (aMLKIs), come in two main flavors. The first type in
Tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can throw a wrench into daily life. Researchers took a step back to look at how braces and surgery hold up over time, based on studies from 2010 to 2024. They focused on two big factors: reinjuries and quality of life, plus if people could return to sport
You've probably heard that early rehabilitation is key after a sports knee injury. But what if we added something extra to the mix? Let's talk about combining early rehab with a special brain treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Researchers wanted to see if this com
Saturday night was a rollercoaster for Bengals fans. Their team tied with the Broncos in the final seconds of regulation, and missed a field goal in overtime. But just when it seemed all hope was lost, Joe Burrow threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins. This fourth straight win brings the
A wild fight broke out at the end of a college football game between East Carolina and North Carolina State. It was a close-quarters battle, with players from both teams throwing punches and shoving each other. An official even got injured, showing just how heated things got. The brawl started when
Imagine you're an elderly patient hurt in a fall or a car accident and taken to the ER. Your doctor has three options for treating your injuries: whole blood, components of blood, or a combination of both. This study did a deep dive into how these different blood therapies affect elderly patients wi
Imagine you're a young athlete who has just recovered from a concussion. You're eager to get back in the game, but did you know that how you feel right after your injury could influence your chances of getting hurt again? That's what a recent study set out to discover. Researchers followed a gr
