sioux7>5 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Has anyone heard the natureof his injury. It did not look good but I am wondering what exactly it is. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Derrick, Thank you for everything this year. You'll be missed on the ice the rest of this year. Your injury looks tough. You're tougher. You tried to get up and off the ice with that injury. You are tougher. And you make that jersey proud. But let me warn you: The toughest part will be the mental part. Seek out Robbie for advice. You will get the best care available. Your body will heal. You must keep telling yourself that you're coming back better and stronger from this. Your team was mentally tough for you Saturday. Be proud of them. And do them proud: Get well. I, we, need to see "3" wheeling around REA this fall. Quote
gopherz Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Tough thing to happen, get well soon man. Quote
jloos Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Has anyone heard the natureof his injury. It did not look good but I am wondering what exactly it is. I watched the replay again this morning and his ankle was obviously seriously broken. I am sure he spent the evening in the care of an orthopedic surgeon. Given the spot where his leg was bent the wrong way I doubt there is anything other than broken bones. From my experience this is probably a 4-6 month injury assuming the bone broke and not shattered. Hopefully he can be back on the ice to start the 09-10 season. Quote
Hockeygirl97 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I watched the replay again this morning and his ankle was obviously seriously broken. I am sure he spent the evening in the care of an orthopedic surgeon. Given the spot where his leg was bent the wrong way I doubt there is anything other than broken bones. From my experience this is probably a 4-6 month injury assuming the bone broke and not shattered. Hopefully he can be back on the ice to start the 09-10 season. On a more positive note. . . last year I had a kid slide into third on my softball team and her ankle was turned 45 degrees the wrong way. Looked really bad. Anyway, she didn't break a bone. (Something out the ankle spinning on that little heal bone). But I think that was almost worse. Cuz then you're dealing w/ ligaments and those don't seem to heal up right or as fast as bones. But this one looked pretty bad too. The replay looked more like a buckle and that he broke it pretty good. Just good to note that sometimes things look a lot worse than they turn out to be and I definitely hope that's the case here! Hope he gets well soon! Quote
mhagen616 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 According to the fightingsioux.com press release his leg is broken in two places. I watched the replay again this morning and his ankle was obviously seriously broken. I am sure he spent the evening in the care of an orthopedic surgeon. Given the spot where his leg was bent the wrong way I doubt there is anything other than broken bones. From my experience this is probably a 4-6 month injury assuming the bone broke and not shattered. Hopefully he can be back on the ice to start the 09-10 season. Quote
sioux rube Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 According to the fightingsioux.com press release his leg is broken in two places.That is correct.I just texted one of his roommates and he confirmed it.Out for 6 months. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Derrick had surgery for about three hours last night and now has a rod in his leg. It was broken in two places...not fun. Hopefully he will make it back out for next season stronger than ever and shake the rust off with no problems. lapoint article Quote
dagies Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Derrick, get well soon. Lots of people thinking and pulling for you. Quote
Sioux_Hab-it Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 What a relief to hear it was indeed a clean break. Speedy recovery Derrick, we look forward to watching you play again next season. Quote
747Guy Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 All the best to you on your road to recovery. We are all looking forward to seeing you play again next season. Quote
siouxperUND Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Get well soon!! our whole family is pulling for you, best of luck in recovery!! Quote
Whoosh Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 We all are praying for a complete recovery. You will have the support of a great organization and the best fans in the country. Looking forward to seeing you play next fall. Good Luck. Quote
Siouxhockey78 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Whats the chances if any that he would be ready for next season? I am guess not so does that open the door for Olson to come in next year Quote
brianvf Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Whats the chances if any that he would be ready for next season? I am guess not so does that open the door for Olson to come in next year If you read the article that was posted about 5-6 posts ago... The injury will keep him out until at least this summer, but the Sioux are optimistic that LaPoint will be 100 percent for the 2009-10 season. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Whats the chances if any that he would be ready for next season? I am guess not so does that open the door for Olson to come in next year been discussed in the recruits thread. if all goes as planned derrick will be back next year so the only option if genoway doesnt go anywhere is hold gleason back hope all goes as planend for derrick!!! Quote
jloos Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 The fact both breaks were clean is the silver lining. There is no reason to think he will not be on the ice in October 2009. Quote
bienek Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Good luck with the re-hab Mr. Lapoint. Quote
andrea6977 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Truly wishing you all the best Derrick! Quote
Siouxman Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Derrick, Best wishes for a full recovery. We know that it will be a long struggle, but know that the Sioux faithful are behind you. We have enjoyed watching you progress and play as a Sioux. We look forward to seeing you back on the ice. Quote
13Sioux Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 i dont know if this has been posted yet......OUCH! http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/sch...apointankle.jpg <http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/schlossman/lapointankle.jpg> Quote
AZSIOUX Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 i dont know if this has been posted yet......OUCH! http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/sch...apointankle.jpg <http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/schlossman/lapointankle.jpg> yeah its not posted on purpose as we have all seen in on brads blog but thanks for not posting the actual pic so for those with weak stomachs Quote
Siouxmama Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 i dont know if this has been posted yet......OUCH! http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/sch...apointankle.jpg <http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/schlossman/lapointankle.jpg> Don't mean to nag on ya 13Sioux, but do you really want that on here? Quote
AZSIOUX Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Don't mean to nag on ya 13Sioux, but do you really want that on here? i think its fine like that but just dont actually post the pic in case some dont care to see it Quote
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