Matt Milano injury

[AZSanta]

Hey fellow Bills Mafia. My first time posting a thread here so bear with me if it is not within forum standards. I searched on google for any updates on Milano's injured leg and found nothing significant. Does anyone in here  have an update on him. Did he have any ligament damage? Was there any surgery on him? McDermott has been annoying vague on this matter. Thanks and Go Bills!

[Steptide]

Not sure the full extent of the injury was reported. There was hints he could return late in the season. Assuming it wasn't an acl if that's the case 

[Doc Brown]

They had to amputate it.  He’s six to eight weeks.

[BuffaloBillyG]

From what I can tell from what has been mentioned he did have surgery and is back at the facility doing rehab 

 

Anything more than that is anyone's guess. 

[Big Turk]

4 minutes ago, AZSanta said:

Hey fellow Bills Mafia. My first time posting a thread here so bear with me if it is not within forum standards. I searched on google for any updates on Milano's injured leg and found nothing significant. Does anyone in here  have an update on him. Did he have any ligament damage? Was there any surgery on him? McDermott has been annoying vague on this matter. Thanks and Go Bills!

 

McDermott said "medically it was more complex than I would know how to explain, so can I just classify it like the NHL and just call it lower body?"  It was reported that Milano didn't have any serious ligament damage other than a potential MCL sprain and McD refused to rule him out for the entire season and left the door open for a return at some point late in the year/playoffs. Neither did he rule out Daquan Jones for the entire season and left the door open on a return for him as well.

Edited October 27, 2023 by Big Turk

[Draconator]

I heard it was his spleen

[Einstein]

4 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

Neither did he rule out Daquan Jones for the entire season and left the door open on a return for him as well.

 

I read that Daquan Jones should be back for the playoffs.

I believe it was by Dr. Chao.

[AZSanta]

1 minute ago, Big Turk said:

 

McDermott said "medically it was more complex than I would know how to explain, so can I just classify it like the NHL and just call it lower body?"  It was reported that Milano didn't have any serious ligament damage other than a potential MCL sprain and McD refused to rule him out for the entire season and left the door open for a return at some point late in the year/playoffs.

its been 3 weeks since the injury. It was a concerning injury since there was talk it might be career threatening. I hope he is good to go next year. He is a huge piece in our defense. I think a more definitive update from the organization would be nice

[Beck Water]

16 minutes ago, AZSanta said:

Hey fellow Bills Mafia. My first time posting a thread here so bear with me if it is not within forum standards. I searched on google for any updates on Milano's injured leg and found nothing significant. Does anyone in here  have an update on him. Did he have any ligament damage? Was there any surgery on him? McDermott has been annoying vague on this matter. Thanks and Go Bills!

 

First off, realize that your "annoyingly vague" is a player's "right to medical privacy".

McDermott said that he required surgery, and later that he had had surgery.

That's all we know.

 

Some players don't mind putting out information on medical procedures for fans on their Instagram or other social media.  Milano seems to be a private guy and apparently doesn't want those details out there.

 

If you want to read speculation, try Kyle Trimble

https://bangedupbills.com/2023/10/09/examining-buffalo-bills-matt-milanos-right-knee-injury/

 

The speculation is that it's a tibial plateau fracture that required surgical stabilization.  If the speculation is correct, the indication is that it would be non-weight-bearing for 8 weeks and then rehab to rebuild strength.  6-12 months rehab.

But we really don't know.

Edited October 27, 2023 by Beck Water

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

full splenectomy

 

return uncertain

 

[MiltonWaddams]

1 minute ago, Draconator said:

I heard it was his spleen

Far too often the case. 

[Success]

I have hope - simply because they haven't ruled him out for the season yet.  I think they would have if it was ligament damage.

 

He's back at the facility, so I'd guess a lot depends on how quickly it heals up.  Everyone is a little different that way.

 

[AZSanta]

Just now, Beck Water said:

 

First off, realize that your "annoyingly vague" is a player's "right to medical privacy".

McDermott said that he required surgery, and later that he had had surgery.

That's all we know.

 

Some players don't mind putting out information on medical procedures for fans on their Instagram or other social media.  Milano seems to be a private guy and apparently doesn't want those details out there.

 

If you want to read speculation, try Kyle Trimble

https://bangedupbills.com/2023/10/09/examining-buffalo-bills-matt-milanos-right-knee-injury/

Im all for a mans privacy and all but there was concern it may be career ending. I dont think we are entitled to anything concerning players injuries but it would nice to know if the man is gonna be able to resume his career. 

[Warcodered]

Got a cool new robot leg with a racing stripe.

[Robert Paulson]

Wait- I thought it was his spleen

 

6 minutes ago, Draconator said:

I heard it was his spleen

Beat me to it

[Beck Water]

7 minutes ago, AZSanta said:

its been 3 weeks since the injury. It was a concerning injury since there was talk it might be career threatening. I hope he is good to go next year. He is a huge piece in our defense. I think a more definitive update from the organization would be nice

 

I mean, do you grant a player the right to personal autonomy over whether or not the details of his medical conditions and procedures are released?  It really shouldn't be "up to" the organization other than to name the body part and whether or not he's been place on IR.

 

4 minutes ago, AZSanta said:

Im all for a mans privacy and all but there was concern it may be career ending. I dont think we are entitled to anything concerning players injuries but it would nice to know if the man is gonna be able to resume his career. 

 

That may not be known yet.  It's going to depend on how well it heals and how well his rehab progresses.  But I think McDermott is probably being "cagey" in not "ruling out his return".

 

Don't get me wrong, Milano is one of my fave players and I would love to hear positive news about his injury, but "can I resume my football career and play at the same level if I do?" is probably a question Milano himself wishes he knew the answer to at the moment.

Edited October 27, 2023 by Beck Water

[rusty shackleford]

8 minutes ago, Draconator said:

I heard it was his spleen

Too bad. Spleen injuries are tough to recover from.

[Don Otreply]

13 minutes ago, Doc Brown said:

They had to amputate it.  He’s six to eight weeks.

No, they removed his spleen silly, and you call yourself a Doc, 😁🍸🚬

[AZSanta]

Just now, Beck Water said:

 

I mean, do you grant a player the right to personal autonomy over whether or not the details of his medical conditions and procedures are released?  It's really not "up to" the organization other than to name the body part and whether or not he's been place on IR.

I'm sure i'm not the only person wondering. If it is unethical to be concerned about a players well being ok. As fan we are emotionally invested in this team and its players. I dont think its asking too much for a a more detailed update.

[Big Turk]

11 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

I read that Daquan Jones should be back for the playoffs.

I believe it was by Dr. Chao.

 

Could be even sooner than that if he is some super freak healer like the Watt Brothers were...both TJ and JJ returned way before expected with similar injuries.

11 minutes ago, AZSanta said:

its been 3 weeks since the injury. It was a concerning injury since there was talk it might be career threatening. I hope he is good to go next year. He is a huge piece in our defense. I think a more definitive update from the organization would be nice

 

They don't owe it to anyone under league rules and there is no advantage to doing so, so it's unlikely to happen.

[Don Otreply]

Just now, AZSanta said:

I'm sure i'm not the only person wondering. If it is unethical to be concerned about a players well being ok. As fan we are emotionally invested in this team and its players. I dont think its asking too much for a a more detailed update.

Well actually what you state has no bearing whatsoever on the dissemination of his health information, it’s the HIPA laws/regulations that come into play. Just assume he won’t be back till next season, anything earlier is gravy. 

[26TrapDraw]

20 minutes ago, Doc Brown said:

They had to amputate it.  He’s six to eight weeks.

Is that sufficient time to regenerate? I heard that it could have the "hydra" effect and 2 would grow back making him even more sideline to sideline.

[AZSanta]

1 minute ago, Don Otreply said:

Well actually what you state has no bearing whatsoever on the dissemination of his health information, it’s the HIPA laws/regulations that come into play. Just assume he won’t be back till next season, anything earlier is gravy. 

I agree it may be too soon to know anything anyways. I was hoping someone in here may have heard anything that hasn't already been reported.

[Don Otreply]

4 minutes ago, AZSanta said:

I agree it may be too soon to know anything anyways. I was hoping someone in here may have heard anything that hasn't already been reported.

It’s not an issue of “ too soon” it’s an issue of it not being any of our business, unless Milano wants to share that information. The team can not disclose any more information without Milano or his representatives stated permission. 

[WotAGuy]

Fan Duel has the over/under in recovery time at 5 months. I got $100 on the under with a 50% boost token. 

[Buffalo03]

As far as we know, his ACL and other ligaments are still in tact. I don't expect to see him the rest of the regular season but if we get into the playoffs then I think there's a good chance he can return. It was a leg fracture. So, he should be ok by then I would think

[AZSanta]

2 minutes ago, Buffalo03 said:

As far as we know, his ACL and other ligaments are still in tact. I don't expect to see him the rest of the regular season but if we get into the playoffs then I think there's a good chance he can return. It was a leg fracture. So, he should be ok by then I would think

That would be fantastic. ligament damage was my main concern

 

[strive_for_five_guy]

From what I’d read, sounded like only a very slim chance Milano could be back if we made a deep playoff run.  DaQuan had the greater chance of being back late in season or playoffs, but would likely still be at less than full strength then.

[buffaloboyinATL]

1 hour ago, Doc Brown said:

They had to amputate it.  He’s six to eight weeks.

They must be waiting for the bionic limb to synch properly.  

[Jauronimo]

Hes on a farm upstate recovering.  Its a beautiful place with lots of space for him to roam and run and play with other linebackers....

[LABILLBACKER]

1 hour ago, Big Turk said:

 

McDermott said "medically it was more complex than I would know how to explain, so can I just classify it like the NHL and just call it lower body?"  It was reported that Milano didn't have any serious ligament damage other than a potential MCL sprain and McD refused to rule him out for the entire season and left the door open for a return at some point late in the year/playoffs. Neither did he rule out Daquan Jones for the entire season and left the door open on a return for him as well.

Even if there's a 20% chance getting them back by the start of the playoffs,  I'd be ecstatic. 

[Beck Water]

55 minutes ago, AZSanta said:

I'm sure i'm not the only person wondering. If it is unethical to be concerned about a players well being ok. As fan we are emotionally invested in this team and its players. I dont think its asking too much for a a more detailed update.

 

It's not a problem to ask or be concerned, and yeah, we would all like to know.

 

It would be unethical for the club to put a more detailed update out without the player's explicit permission, and like I said, Milano seems to be a private kind of guy off the field.

[Beck Water]

24 minutes ago, strive_for_five_guy said:

From what I’d read, sounded like only a very slim chance Milano could be back if we made a deep playoff run.  DaQuan had the greater chance of being back late in season or playoffs, but would likely still be at less than full strength then.

 

DaQuan Jones could well be back.  When Feliciano tore his pec and had surgery at the end of July, 2020 he played 100% of the snaps Nov 1st after his 3 week "designated to return" period.  So about 12 weeks to heal and then to do some strength training, which would put us to Week 17.  But he said later he was just doing some minimal weight and really didn't have the strength.

 

It really depends upon the location of the tear and the grade of the tear, as well as how effective Jones and the Bills think he can be after limited time to rebuilt his strength.

[BuffaninSarasota]

1 hour ago, Draconator said:

I heard it was his spleen

ah yes, the obligatory spleen reference. It never fails.

[MiltonWaddams]

1 hour ago, Warcodered said:

Got a cool new robot leg with a racing stripe.

MOPAR?

[krf139]

This regime claims the fans are “family” yet refuse to provide information about injuries. Of course the Buffalo media just let them do it and don’t bother trying to get answers 

[Franco_92]

1 hour ago, Big Turk said:

 

Could be even sooner than that if he is some super freak healer like the Watt Brothers were...both TJ and JJ returned way before expected with similar injuries.

 

They don't owe it to anyone under league rules and there is no advantage to doing so, so it's unlikely to happen.

Hell, most players seem to be coming back early from everything. I remember thinking I wasn't going to see Ramsey until I was opening Christmas presents.

[Special K]

3 hours ago, Big Turk said:

 

Could be even sooner than that if he is some super freak healer like the Watt Brothers were...both TJ and JJ returned way before expected with similar injuries.

 

 

When you are as chock full of HGH as the Watt brothers, you can heal faster from anything!💉💉💉

Edited October 27, 2023 by Special K

[Punching Bag]

2 hours ago, Don Otreply said:

Well actually what you state has no bearing whatsoever on the dissemination of his health information, it’s the HIPA laws/regulations that come into play. Just assume he won’t be back till next season, anything earlier is gravy. 

 

Remembers reporters can report info released to them illegally and cover up crime "protecting the source".

1 hour ago, krf139 said:

This regime claims the fans are “family” yet refuse to provide information about injuries. Of course the Buffalo media just let them do it and don’t bother trying to get answers 

 

Sometimes family members have big mouths and do not deserve to be kept in loop.

A number of public officials have kept family members in loop and then later on were investigated for it.

[dma0034]

Would be pretty awesome if Milano came back for the playoffs. Bills need to get Tre White on that Aaron Rodgers Achilles Recovery system and boom: SuperBowl