Howard has full tear; out 5-6 months
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Howard has full tear; out 5-6 months
Paul Hagen
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. confirmed that first baseman Ryan Howard had a full tear of his left Achilles tendon, after surgery was performed by Dr. Mark Myerson in Baltimore.
The surgery was described as successful and included a PRP injection.
“It’s going to be 5 to 6 months from the surgery until he can play at his accustomed level,” Amaro said in a statement released by the team. “A lot depends on how he recovers. The start of the season could be impacted, but I still hope he makes his first at bat of the season.”
Howard will be immobilized for up to two weeks. He could begin weight bearing and and strengthening exercises in approximately a month.
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Play at his accustomed level - striking out a couple of hundred times per season.— Justaschmuck- You have more time to watch the Cardinals in the World Series— 658012
- Had a scary thought...what if we had runners on 2nd and 3rd with two outs when this happened? Howard singles to right field, scoring both runners and winning the game and series. But wait, he's down on the ground, outfielder throws to first, runner out, game over. We lose. Man I've been a Phillies' fan for toooo many years.— rwwhit
- Good Luck Big Man.— sillybilly
- Remember the routine - tap the plate, point the bat and then 2 or 3 taps on the shoulder before the pitch comes.— mikemaddog
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i agree..hgope he fully recovers.and also...watch film...cause u were swingin at some b/s ...to me, u aren't patient at the plate.but u still not a free swinger.those lo balls that drop outta the zone u swing at,and the ones thigh hi ,are strikes.heck man just get better,and next year will come.and we'll do it again.— t_darb_56 
Comment removed.- I guess that laser surgery is not that great afterall— chesterfield
- Hope to see you in Whole Foods soon.........— Earl J
- when you see him at whole foods kick him and he ll take another 6 months off,,that will be less strikeouts
— hardball - when you see him at whole foods kick him and he ll take another 6 months off,,that will be less strikeouts — hardball
- hope howard recovers. Carpenter already surended two runs through two. Makes lack of hitting more palpable.— jrwute42
- what a bunch of whining spoiled haters. Root for pittsburgh... see how you enjoy 18 straight losing seasons.— TheLon
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- Ryan Howard I wish you much success in your rehab. God Bless you! The Phils NEED you Healthy big fella. I know YOU will be BACK and Boppin again! U duh man!— dudega
