2016 Sixers Offseason Thread

[MDS]

saw a dude on the plane back from vegas with a simmons shirsey

died inside

[phattymatty]

HAPPY JOJO DAY.

[QB Eagles]

don't break anything, don't break anything, don't break anything...

[ice grillin you]

official statement from the team....no timetable set...btw he had an acute jones fracture https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/fractures-of-the-fifth-metatarsal

[ice grillin you]

Zone 2 fractures are typically known as Jones fractures. They occur at the intersection between the base and the shaft of the fifth metatarsal (figure 1). These fractures are known to have a higher chance of not healing (nonunion). They are also at risk of refracture even after healing. Surgical treatment is commonly performed for these fractures.

For the first seven to 14 days after surgery, you may be allowed to weight bear through the heel, but some surgeons will not allow you to bear any weight on the injured foot. This could last as long as six weeks. Weight bearing in a removable walking boot is allowed after that. Patients can expect to return to full activity three to four months after a typical fracture. This includes returning to sports. Some fractures may require bone grafting and have longer recoveries. The screw is not usually removed unless it causes discomfort. 

Some complications can result in the need for repeat surgery. The metatarsal fracture may not heal and can become a nonunion. Another rare but serious complication is a re-fracture after fixation. Some patients may be at greater risk for poor healing or re-fracture due to the shape of their foot. A high-arched foot or a heel that turns in can put extra pressure on the fifth metatarsal and affect healing.

[Sgt PSN]

That is not very encouraging.

[QB Eagles]

It's just confirmation of what was widely suspected and rumored from the beginning. It sucks and there's not much else to say about it. This is like the 5th season in a row the most exciting guy on the team is too injured to play. I hope they don't hold him out the whole season, but obviously the most important thing is that everything heals right. Anyone who's a fan of this team is very familiar with the concept of waiting.

[ice grillin you]

the jones fracture is all new news and is pretty much the worst case scenario...shtein as of 48 hrs ago they hadnt even confirmed that hed have surgery...altho that was highly unlikely

[phattymatty]

i've learned way too much about the different kinds of foot fractures over the last few days. my pessimism told me it was a jones fracture a while ago.

[ice grillin you]

this is a list of nba players with 5th metatarsel injurys but not necessarily a jones fracture....i have no idea if this chart is good or bad for simmonds but its something to look at

[QB Eagles]

my pessimism told me it was a jones fracture a while ago.

Once it leaked 3 days ago that he was getting surgery, and no one could confirm it was an avulsion, it seemed inevitable.

[Eagles_Legendz]

Still incredibly upset about the BS situation.  Was looking forward to 76ers this year more than the Eagles until the injury.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Seriously wtf can't it just be a regulator break? Noooo it's gotta be the one where his goddamn foot will end up getting amputated.

Snake bitten franchise.

I heard on the radio that his agent wanted him shut down all year

[ice grillin you]

i dont get this narrative that is saying they are snake bitten....this has been a huge thing lately....can someone explain why

they drafted nn and embiid knowing they had injuries and they purposely tanked the last three years

[ice grillin you]

saric needs to do something with that hair....there aint no discotheques in philly