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Football Injury Update – Episode 36: Ben Roethlisberger

Football Injury Update – Episode 36: Ben Roethlisberger

Dr. Gatt

Ben Roethlisberger is on a roll … an injury roll, that is. Despite his numerous accomplishments as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, he has a mind-boggling history of afflictions. And in his latest game, he added to his injury list again.

Trouble found Roethlisberger at the end of a 30-12 trouncing of the Miami Dolphins, marking the Steelers eighth straight win. He hurt his foot in the last play before his kneel-down to mark the end of the game when he was tackled by Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake. A later MRI revealed that this injury was an aggravation of an old one: a midfoot sprain.

Dr. Kenneth G. Swan, Jr. defines a midfoot sprain and discusses the “tough, competitive” Ben Roethlisberger and the likelihood that he will be back in the next game, a playoff against the Kansas City Chiefs.

We have partnered with WFAN 660 AM/101.9 FM to bring you the weekly Football Injury Update, a recap of the top injuries across the NFL with our doctors providing their expert medical opinion on the injury, treatment options and prognosis to return to the field of play. The Football Injury Update will air each Thursday and Friday on Mike Francesa’s show between 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.