NBA Pacific Division Preview Oct 27, 2009
That has been tempered, though, with news that he will be out six weeks with a broken kneecap. This team just can't catch a break. (Suite101.com)
Pikus-Pace secures place on U.S. skeleton squad Oct 25, 2009
The two-time World Cup skeleton champion was awarded a spot on Saturday by the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation despite just getting back on the track last week as she recovers from a shattered kneecap. Uhlaender wasn't competing, but did slide on Friday and said she was about. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Stint in the French sunshine gives out-of-sorts Wilkinson a newlease on life Oct 25, 2009
Last year's dislocated kneecap was the latest of fate's punishment handed out to Wilkinson, a severe corollary to the adulation that broke out around him in the wake of his World Cup-winning dropped goal in 2003. Now Wilkinson is enjoying his longest uninterrupted stretch since that Sydney night of glory six years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Napier in good position Oct 25, 2009
The two-time World Cup skeleton champion was awarded a spot on Saturday by the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation despite just getting back on the track last week as she recovers from a shattered kneecap. Obituary: Jack Poole, the man who brought the 2010 Winter Olympics to Vancouver, has died. (Albany Times Union)
The Women Men Dont See, by James Tiptree, Jr. [pseud. Alice B. Sheldon], 1973 Oct 20, 2009
By the pain that goes through my bladder I recognize that my trick kneecap has caught it. For instant basket-case you can't beat kneecaps. (Harper's Magazine)
Swimmer Dara Torres set for biggest challenge yet Oct 20, 2009
The 42-year-old Torres is heading to Boston for the most daunting challenge of her long swimming career Tuesday, a radical surgery that involves cutting her left shin, adjusting it to a new position under the kneecap and inserting cartilage that will take up to a year to fully develop. "Just thinking about it," said her coach, Michael Lohberg, "makes me about want to faint.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. skeleton racer Uhlaender to miss team trials Oct 14, 2009
Uhlaender is recovering from an injured left kneecap, which broke into more than five pieces in a snowmobile crash earlier this year and has needed multiple operations to repair. But what that waiver means remains unknown even to Uhlaender. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lions coach mum on QB start, Stafford's status Oct 10, 2009
Stafford injured his knee in last weekend's lopsided loss to Chicago, but neither he nor the team will confirm reports he sustained a dislocated kneecap that quickly returned into place. The first overall pick in April's draft missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but saw limited action in Friday's individual drills. (ESPN -- Football)
Ex-Dog Moreno is likely to start Oct 10, 2009
Stafford injured his knee in last weekend's lopsided loss to Chicago, but neither he nor the team will confirm reports he sustained a dislocated kneecap that quickly returned into place. PATRIOTS: Coach Bill Belichick is hopeful Fred Taylor 's ankle surgery Thursday isn't season ending. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Signs point to Hasselbeck's return Oct 9, 2009
Stafford, who missed a second straight practice, wouldn t say if his kneecap was dislocated or if he would play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers ... The 2006 world gold medalist and 2007 US champ has been bothered by tendinitis in her right knee after suffering a dislocated kneecap. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Torres needs major knee surgery, out 12-18 months Oct 9, 2009
Torres' shin will be broken and shifted to create more room for cartilage to grow around her kneecap. She already had the first step in the procedure a couple of weeks ago, when cartilage was removed from a nonweight-bearing area around her anterior cruciate ligament so it can be transplanted to the area around her kneecap during the next operation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stafford not cleared to run Oct 9, 2009
Is the kneecap dislocated ... After Stafford spoke with reporters, one of them said his kneecap looked good. (ESPN -- Football)
Phillies scramble for Game 3 starter in Colorado Oct 9, 2009
Rookie of the Year candidate was struck by a line drive below his left kneecap during Thursday's 5-4 loss to the in Game 2 of their National League Division Series. Meanwhile, three-time Award winner is well-rested but had a stiff neck in September. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Olympian Torres out 12-18 months after surgery Oct 9, 2009
Her shinbone will be broken to create more room for cartilage to grow around her kneecap. While admitting she's a bit "freaked out" about having such a major operation, Torres said it could actually give her more motivation to come back for the 2012 London Olympics. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Lady Pacers swept in volleyball match Oct 9, 2009
Her shinbone will be broken to create more room for cartilage to grow around her kneecap. From the Friday, October 09, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stafford says little about his hurt knee Oct 9, 2009
Is the kneecap dislocated. "Really not sure," Stafford said Thursday after missing a second consecutive practice. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Notebook: Lions Remain Mum on Stafford Oct 8, 2009
Multiple reports have said Stafford suffered a dislocated, or partially dislocated, kneecap and that it popped back into place ... Stafford said he wasn't completely sure what happened, only that he "obviously felt a little bit of discomfort." Asked if the kneecap came out, he said: "I don't know. I don't think so." Asked if it was back in, he laughed ... "My kneecap is currently in the front of my knee," he said, "so we're good.". (LionsFans.com)
Manning can play - in pain Oct 7, 2009
Lions coach Jim Schwartz refused to say whether quarterback Matthew Stafford s right kneecap was dislocated, saying the team would know more tomorrow. McFadden out 2-4 weeks The Raiders struggling offense will be without starting running back Darren McFadden for 2-4 weeks. (Boston Globe)
Lions Notebook: Culpepper to Start? Oct 7, 2009
He suffered a dislocated right kneecap and needed surgery after a horseplay incident in preseason training. A teammate tackled him while the players were using a slip-and-slide to cool off after running. (LionsFans.com)
Lions coach Schwartz: QB Stafford is day to day Oct 6, 2009
Stafford suffered a subluxation of his right knee in which his kneecap popped out of its normal position but popped back in, a Lions source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen ... Schwartz stuck by one of his policies, limiting information he shares about injuries, by declining to say if Stafford's kneecap is dislocated. (ESPN -- Football)
Countdown horrors: Bowdens exit, Limbaughs entrance Oct 6, 2009
RT : Stafford had a kneecap subluxation #NFL. Wifey, the Steelers fan, said all the pink on field (shoes, tape, hats) makes them look like "Good n Plentys.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Buckley's kicking test sorts out draft camp Oct 2, 2009
Tom Scully was injured two weeks ago and had surgery on a cracked kneecap and to remove some floating bone. The 18-year-old has enjoyed the camp, meeting recruiters and coaches. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Next pitch after Wedge? Oct 1, 2009
A line drive drilled Lester off the inside of the leg, inches above the kneecap, instead hitting his quadriceps, which Epstein called a huge break. Lester has not seen a replay of the line drive, perhaps the most frightening moment of the Red Sox season. (Boston Globe)
Warriors tweaking lineup Oct 1, 2009
Defensive end Fetaiagogo Fonoti makes his 2009 debut after missing the first three games because of an injured kneecap ... Fonoti missed the first three games because of a hyper-extended left kneecap. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Good and bad news on injury front Sep 26, 2009
Fonoti has missed the first three games because of a hyper-extended left kneecap. "I have to get back into it," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Smith returns after missing two years Sep 25, 2009
That's because while working on a leg-press machine at a gym near his home in Arizona on April Fool's Day in 2008, he fractured his left kneecap. He underwent another operation and was out for the 2008 season as well. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cardinal Insider: Stanford's Weekly Sports Notebook Sep 24, 2009
Three serious knee injuries, including two fractured kneecaps, made him pine for another opportunity ... While rehabilitating, Smith suffered a fracture in his kneecap while weightlifting. (Gostanford.com)
DOCTOR IS IN: Common injuries in young lacrosse players Sep 23, 2009
There are two anchor points in the kneeone at the bottom tip of the kneecap and the other on the top of the shinbone ... Injury to the growth plate at the top of the shin bone is known as Osgood-Schlatter Disease, while injury to the bottom of the kneecap is called Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome or jumpers knee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Warner goes from over-the-hill to almost perfect Sep 22, 2009
Arizona benefited from the return of Steve Breaston, who missed the season-opening 20-16 loss with a bruised kneecap. He had five catches for 83 yards. (FOX 11, AZ)
The Risks for Dems Going It Alone on Health Care Sep 22, 2009
If they don't get health care now, the fallout could kneecap the Obama Administration for the next three years, and would likely be felt at the polls. Of course, that reality creates its own complications; if the party has little choice but to pass the bill by itself, progressives have even less patience for producing the kind of centrist bill that Baucus has been pushing. (Time.com)
UH must regroup, regain health Sep 22, 2009
Fetaiagogo Fonoti, who started every game at defensive right end last season, has not played this season while recovering from a hyper-extended left kneecap. Fonoti can run straight ahead but has difficulty making cuts. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Athletes With Smaller Anterior Cruciate Ligaments May Be More Susceptible To Injury Sep 20, 2009
The anterior cruciate ligament, responsible for rotational stability in the knee, is located behind the kneecap and is one of four ligaments that join the thigh and shin bones. Noncontact tears of the ACL tend to occur in athletes when they pivot, stop quickly or land from a jump. (Science Daily)
UNLV to gamble with spread Sep 20, 2009
Outlook: The Warriors will be without right end Fetaiagogo Fonoti (hyperextended left kneecap) for the third consecutive game. Paipai Falemalu, who has a high sprain of his right ankle, also will not play. (Honolulu Advertiser)
UH defense thin at ends Sep 19, 2009
Fonoti has not practiced since suffering a hyper-extended left kneecap more than two weeks ago. Asked if he would sit out his third consecutive game, Fonoti said, "I think so.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Warriors mean business Sep 16, 2009
Defensive end Fetaiagogo Fonoti, who is recovering from a hyper-extended left kneecap, jogged on the track. "It feels good to get out of the hotel, and start training," linebacker Corey Paredes said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dinged-up Doumit hanging in for Bucs Sep 13, 2009
On Friday night against the Astros at Minute Maid Park, Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit took a baseball in the kneecap, got hit in the collarbone by another foul tip and took another hit in the forearm. "It's what we sign up for," said Doumit. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Warriors will change things up Sep 13, 2009
He played 59 snaps last week a lifetime high as an injury replacement for Fetaiagogo Fonoti (hyperextended left kneecap). Satele fulfilled his assignment of narrowing the parameters of Central Arkansas' offense, allowing linebackers Soares, Paredes and Brown to storm the backfield. (Honolulu Advertiser)
CAMPUS RIVALRY: Providing your college football fix Sep 12, 2009
All-Americacenter Kristofer O'Dowd after missing the last month with a dislocated kneecap. O'Dowd is expecting to play in Columbus in the weekend's marquee matchup. (USA Today -- Sports)
UH cool, calm, serious Sep 12, 2009
Fonoti is in the second week of his recovery from a hyperextended left kneecap. McMackin said Jake Heun and Falemalu will share the left end's job. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Versatility helps make travel roster Sep 11, 2009
Defensive end Fetaiagogo Fonoti, who is recovering from a hyperextended left kneecap, is on the travel roster, although his availability is in question for Saturday's game. Defensive end Liko Satele suffered a stinger during yesterday's practice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Injuries forcing Warriors to make moves on defense Sep 10, 2009
Right end Fetaiagogo Fonoti has not practiced since suffering what he termed a "hyperextension" of his left kneecap more than a week ago. Fonoti is expected to make the two-game trip. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Edwards' injury is among the most unusual Sep 10, 2009
Bill Elliott broke his left kneecap in 2000 after tripping in his garage while carrying a bag of fertilizer, and he's currently resting with cracked ribs suffered in a dirt bike accident. Jimmie Johnson broke his wrist in 2006 while surfing on roof of a golf cart. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths Sep 10, 2009
The men, whose average age was 67 at the start of the study, had lead concentrations in their blood and the bones of the patella (kneecap) and tibia (shin) measured over a nine-year period. During the course of the study, 241 died. (MEDLINEplus)
Passing thoughts Sep 10, 2009
Dr. Lonnie Paulos repaired the left knee of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, who tore his ACL and MCL, dislocated his left kneecap, and suffered cartilage damage during a playoff game in 2006. Paulos, who was consulted on Brady s case, said Brady will be on a rehabilitation-like program as long as he plays. (Boston Globe)
Warriors stinging from stadium FieldTurf cuts Sep 9, 2009
He said an MRI showed he suffered a hyperextension of his left kneecap. "I'm getting better," Fonoti said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maine may start next Sunday Sep 7, 2009
Beltran's malady is a bone bruise behind the right kneecap. Neither player faces surgery as of now, but speculation of an eventual need for each to undergo surgery has developed during their respective periods of disability. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Late touchdown helps Warriors rally for season-opening win Sep 6, 2009
Their top defensive lineman, right end Fetaiagogo "John" Fonoti, did not suit up because of a bruised left kneecap. Adding insult to injury, the Bears managed to confound the Warriors with a deceptive blitz package and a crafty spread offense. (Honolulu Advertiser)
UH gets defensive end Sep 5, 2009
Katina's idol, Fonoti, might not be available for tonight's game after suffering a bruised left kneecap. No operation is necessary. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Buchanan bears00004000 up Sep 4, 2009
Senior Kyle Papendorf, one of the section's premier defensive linemen and a fourth-place finisher in last year's state wrestling tournament, left the game for good on Sanger's opening possession with a dislocated left kneecap. He didn't appear concerned afterward: "It popped back on its own, so I'm good to go. The trainer said I'll be back in practice Tuesday. But it scared me, it freaked me out. In your senior year, nobody wants that to happen.". (Fresno Bee)
Qualls Expects to Return Next Spring Sep 4, 2009
He suffered a dislocated left kneecap the previous day on a comebacker hit by the Astros. He was able to deflect the ball to shortstop , who retired Michaels to secure the victory. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Fonoti expects to play Sep 3, 2009
Also last week, defensive tackle Chris Leatigaga suffered a dislocated left kneecap during the Warriors' lone Aloha Stadium practice. Liko Satele, Brashton's younger brother, finished yesterday's practice as the No. 1 right end. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Garland Lands in LA Sep 2, 2009
RHP earned his second save of the season while taking over for closer (dislocated left kneecap) ... --RHP Chad Qualls (dislocated left kneecap) was placed on the 60-day disabled list before Monday's game against the Dodgers. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Injury bug already a problem for some teams Sep 2, 2009
started early last season before a gruesome knee injury ended his season; he's still recovering from a dislocated right kneecap ... Center could miss the opener after suffering a dislocated kneecap; he would be replaced by either or , who both are guards. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
D'backs beat Dodgers 5-3 in 10 innings Sep 2, 2009
Buckner was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Monday when RHP Chad Qualls went on 60-day DL with dislocated left kneecap. Wolf was left sitting on 99 wins. (FOX 11, AZ)
Astros Fall In Arizona Aug 31, 2009
Instead of celebrating a three-game sweep, the Diamondbacks tended to closer Chad Qualls, who dislocated his left kneecap on a freak game-ending play ... Hinch said Qualls had dislocated his left kneecap but had no other details about the extent of the injury. (Click2Houston, TX)
TEAM NOTES: Inside the Gators Aug 30, 2009
--Freshman TE Desmond Parks is questionable for the start of fall practice after dislocating his kneecap during spring drills. -- Senior WR Riley Cooper will return for his final season at Florida. (USA Today -- Sports)
Colston spent his offseason focused on redemption Aug 29, 2009
Then in January, Colston had microfracture surgery to close a small hole in his left kneecap. He spent the offseason training in Los Angeles at a workout facility owned by Saints tight end Billy Miller, and he worked in some time to train with Brees, who has a home in San Diego. (Nola.com -- Sports)
17,500 Canadians Cant Be Wrong Aug 29, 2009
One of them had a gymnastics accident almost 18 months ago and dislocated her kneecap tore some ligaments ... One of them had a gymnastics accident almost 18 months ago and dislocated her kneecap tore some ligaments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Women With Strong Thigh Muscles Protected From Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Aug 28, 2009
27, 2006) Stronger quadriceps muscles in the legs can help protect against cartilage loss behind the kneecap, according to Mayo Clinic researchers presenting preliminary study data at the American College of. (Sep. (Science Daily)
GOP congressman blasts Holder probe: 'It's disgraceful... you wonder which side they're on'... Aug 26, 2009
Where is the hole in the kneecap of any of the Muslim terrorists we captured. Get out of your comfy chair and into the 3rd world and see how far your, "Oooh! Don't touch him!" attitude will get ya. (The Drudge Report)
Youve already met Aug 25, 2009
Wise Diva - I ll relay that kneecap message to him, LOL. My uncles want to have a talk with him. Rell - I cried, quite a bit - but I didn t yell thank you Jesus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Bill Davis Unveils Defensive Schemes Aug 25, 2009
--OT (dislocated kneecap) likely is out a few more weeks. --DL has a quadriceps strain that could cause him to miss a few weeks. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Flu depletes Wave for intrasquad scrimmage Aug 23, 2009
" Tulane Fan Day, scheduled for Saturday before the scrimmage, was canceled because of the outbreak, and coaches thought about calling off the scrimmage, too. Instead, Toledo took the thin ranks of healthy players and scrimmaged anyway. The most affected positions were running back and cornerback. Three running backs were missing -- Andr; Anderson, J.T. McDonald and Payten Jason, who was moving up the depth chart before falling sick. Both starting cornerbacks were out Saturday, as well as tight... (Nola.com -- Sports)
USC's Armstead breaks foot, to miss six weeks Aug 22, 2009
O'Dowd, considered one of the nation's top centers, isn't certain he'll be ready to return from his dislocated kneecap by Sept. 5. He's determined to play the following week at Ohio State, however. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Lots of cash up for grabs at Williams Grove (40) Aug 20, 2009
Michael shattered his kneecap in a crash at Williams Grove and underwent surgery and rehab. He will return in a brand new Mike Heffner owned Maxim chassis this weekend with hopes of getting some good laps and returning to competitive form. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
