SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been ready for swelling in his proper elbow to cut back so he can have the torn ulnar collateral ligament in it repaired.
That process was presupposed to occur Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. However, after Purdy met with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, the surgical procedure can be delayed additional, a supply confirmed to ESPN.
Purdy continues to have irritation within the elbow, which is why Meister beneficial that he postpone the surgical procedure till it goes down additional. Purdy and Meister are aiming to regroup in early March with the hopes of getting it achieved then.
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NFL Community first reported the delay in Purdy’s surgical procedure.
Purdy and the Niners nonetheless are hoping that he may have what is named a “surgical UCL restore augmented with an InternalBrace.” The brace is an artificial “check-rein” implanted alongside the restore to assist reinforce the ligament because it heals. That InternalBrace restore comes with a restoration timeline of about six months however would enable Purdy to start throwing once more in about three months with a sluggish buildup again to full energy.
With the surgical procedure delayed till no less than early March, a six-month restoration would put Purdy again on the sphere someday in late August. That will be the case if Purdy’s elbow would not want a form of hybrid surgical procedure that may require a partial reconstruction along with the restore. That dedication cannot be made till Meister will get a take a look at the elbow when the surgical procedure begins.
Purdy broached that chance when talking to KNBR radio in San Francisco earlier this month, noting the hybrid process would require further restoration time.
“We’re going into it pondering the restore with the InternalBrace, for certain,” Purdy mentioned. “All of the surgeons have mentioned that and that is what we’re hoping for and get a six-month restoration in and be prepared for [training] camp.”
With Purdy slated to overlook your complete offseason program, Trey Lance is predicted to deal with the No. 1 quarterback duties for organized crew actions and minicamps. Lance, who’s recovering from a damaged proper ankle, is predicted to be cleared to run quickly and good to go in time for OTAs.
