12-07-2023, 06:31 AM -
This sounds very concerning:
Hurst’s father, Jerry, posted on X (formerly Twitter) just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday that Hayden had been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia by an independent neurologist. The news came a few hours after Hurst was seen practicing with a no-contact jersey on, typically a promising sign for a player who’s in concussion protocol. According to Hull University Teaching Hospitals, PTA is a “transient state of confusion, disorientation and memory loss that occurs immediately following a traumatic brain injury.” The condition can vary in length, per the organization: “For some it can last for minutes, whilst for others it can last for weeks or months.”
“Slow recovery, don’t know when he’ll be back,” Jerry Hurst posted on Twitter. “Prayers appreciated!”
Chris Tabor said the tight end’s health was something the team was evaluating in real time. “He’s working his way through the protocol,” Tabor said in response to a question about Hurst’s presence at Wednesday’s practice. “That was just another step of where he’s at. We’ll get an evaluation at the end of today and see how he did.” Hurst hasn’t played since Nov. 9, when the Chicago Bears defeated the Panthers. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound former USC Gamecock has since been in concussion protocol
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A couple of other things here. This was diagnosed by an independent neurologist and the team had him on the practice field yesterday. Did the team docs miss this and put him at risk?
Wonder if he is done for the year. This is the kind of things that end careers. See Luke. Oher.
Hurst’s father, Jerry, posted on X (formerly Twitter) just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday that Hayden had been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia by an independent neurologist. The news came a few hours after Hurst was seen practicing with a no-contact jersey on, typically a promising sign for a player who’s in concussion protocol. According to Hull University Teaching Hospitals, PTA is a “transient state of confusion, disorientation and memory loss that occurs immediately following a traumatic brain injury.” The condition can vary in length, per the organization: “For some it can last for minutes, whilst for others it can last for weeks or months.”
“Slow recovery, don’t know when he’ll be back,” Jerry Hurst posted on Twitter. “Prayers appreciated!”
Chris Tabor said the tight end’s health was something the team was evaluating in real time. “He’s working his way through the protocol,” Tabor said in response to a question about Hurst’s presence at Wednesday’s practice. “That was just another step of where he’s at. We’ll get an evaluation at the end of today and see how he did.” Hurst hasn’t played since Nov. 9, when the Chicago Bears defeated the Panthers. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound former USC Gamecock has since been in concussion protocol
Read more at: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports...rylink=cpy
A couple of other things here. This was diagnosed by an independent neurologist and the team had him on the practice field yesterday. Did the team docs miss this and put him at risk?
Wonder if he is done for the year. This is the kind of things that end careers. See Luke. Oher.