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CibbuanoCrows to consider new surgery for Burton
July 14th 2008 03:37
ADELAIDE forward Brett Burton may undergo radical knee surgery in a bid to keep his AFL career alive.
Burton is out for the remainder of the season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Saturday's 32-point loss to Collingwood at the MCG.
A knee reconstruction normally sidelines a player for at least nine months but Sydney's Nick Malceski was able to return in just three months thanks to the new form of surgery, which uses a synthetic fibre to help repair the ligament damage.
Adelaide football manager John Reid said the club was considering the surgery for the 30-year-old forward.
"It's a consideration, but that's all I can say at this stage," Reid said.
"First, we've got to get all the details about this new operation.
"Secondly, there's a fair bit of what Brett wants to do."
Meanwhile, fellow forward Jason Porplyzia, who suffered a dislocated shoulder in the first term of Saturday's match will see a specialist on Monday.
The Crows remain unsure as to whether or not Porplyzia can put off surgery until the end of the season.
Burton is out for the remainder of the season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Saturday's 32-point loss to Collingwood at the MCG.
A knee reconstruction normally sidelines a player for at least nine months but Sydney's Nick Malceski was able to return in just three months thanks to the new form of surgery, which uses a synthetic fibre to help repair the ligament damage.
Adelaide football manager John Reid said the club was considering the surgery for the 30-year-old forward.
"It's a consideration, but that's all I can say at this stage," Reid said.
"First, we've got to get all the details about this new operation.
"Secondly, there's a fair bit of what Brett wants to do."
Meanwhile, fellow forward Jason Porplyzia, who suffered a dislocated shoulder in the first term of Saturday's match will see a specialist on Monday.
The Crows remain unsure as to whether or not Porplyzia can put off surgery until the end of the season.
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