Chad Fox info?

[WildMarlinMan2003]

He was scheduled to see Dr. Andrews today. Did anyone here any info? I hope he didn't blow his arm again. That would be a major blow to our pen.

[TSwift25]

no news, which I guess is... good news? :confused

[mazmarlins]

oh I hope so *crossing fingers*

[Marlins2003]

Posted on Mon, May. 03, 2004

 

Fox out 4 weeks with elbow injury

 

Associated Press

MIAMI - Florida Marlins right-hander Chad Fox will be sidelined at least four weeks with an elbow injury.

 

Fox was diagnosed with ulnar neuritis Monday by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., and told to not throw for four weeks. He will be re-evaluated at that time, a team spokesman said.

 

Fox, who already has had two Tommy John surgeries, was placed on the 15-day disabled list last Wednesday after giving up seven earned runs in four consecutive poor outings. He was admittedly worried about needing another operation, but the diagnosis was good news for the 33-year-old setup man.

 

He injured his elbow in a 39-pitch outing April 21 against Philadelphia. He tried to pitch three times after that, allowing five earned runs in 1 2-3 innings.

 

It was obvious something was wrong after his last outing, April 27 at Colorado, when he threw 12 pitches and just two strikes. He hit a batter, walked another, allowed a hit and gave up three earned runs.

 

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Link to medical explanation

[WildMarlinMan2003]

Good news! Looks like he'll be out for a month and a half.

[Guest Juanky]

At least we didn't get TJ #3

[PBMarlin]

Posted on Mon, May. 03, 2004

 

Fox out 4 weeks with elbow injury

 

Associated Press

MIAMI - Florida Marlins right-hander Chad Fox will be sidelined at least four weeks with an elbow injury.

 

Fox was diagnosed with ulnar neuritis Monday by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., and told to not throw for four weeks. He will be re-evaluated at that time, a team spokesman said.

 

Fox, who already has had two Tommy John surgeries, was placed on the 15-day disabled list last Wednesday after giving up seven earned runs in four consecutive poor outings. He was admittedly worried about needing another operation, but the diagnosis was good news for the 33-year-old setup man.

 

He injured his elbow in a 39-pitch outing April 21 against Philadelphia. He tried to pitch three times after that, allowing five earned runs in 1 2-3 innings.

 

It was obvious something was wrong after his last outing, April 27 at Colorado, when he threw 12 pitches and just two strikes. He hit a batter, walked another, allowed a hit and gave up three earned runs.

 

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Link to medical explanation

That is a relief. I'm happy for Chad that is wasn't more serious. Looks we will need to avoid long outings in the future.

 

But 4 or more weeks is still quite a long time without him......so hopefully Beinfest has the telephones ringing to get some BP help. We desperately need someone besides Benitez who can protect leads. A healthy Chad Fox would have likely saved two of those lost wins in SF.

[TSwift25]

:banghead

 

That's a long freakin' time for our #1 set up guy to be out.

 

June is looking really sweet though, Fox and AJ coming back in the same month, hopefully we'll be able to hold it together until then...

[farmer_fran]

This might not be such a bad thing, he should be nice and rested for the stretch run. You saw what about a month off from injury did for Beckett down the stretch.

[bman8316]

This is great news I would much rather not have him for a month than to lose him to Tommy John also.

 

Get Well Soon Foxy.

[Heckeroo]

phew!

 

good news

[miami15]

This is great news I would much rather not have him for a month than to lose him to Tommy John also.

 

Get Well Soon Foxy.

Exactly. I could easily imagine him out for the season, but this is bearable.

[FreshFish]

sorry not to be so upbeat, but the re-evaulation after 4 weeks may mean TJ surgery. Sponeey supposely didn't needed 1st time he was checked.

[MarlinAddict]

sorry not to be so upbeat, but the re-evaulation after 4 weeks may mean TJ surgery. Sponeey supposely didn't needed 1st time he was checked.

While not good, it doesn't even sound close to TJ. The Herald took a lot of quotes out of context, and made it sound like Fox thought he may need TJ. The PB Post had the entire text of the interview, and in context Fox thought it might be a pinched nerve. It sounds like Fox was pretty close with his self diagnosis. If anyone knows what a blown elbow is like, it's Fox. He never stated he thought he need TJ - only the reporter did.

 

Cubital tunnel syndrome (aka ulnar neuritis) is compression of the ulnar nerve at the level of the elbow. The ulnar nerve is one of the two major nerves of the hand that provides sensation to the small finger and a portion of the ring finger. More importantly, the ulnar nerve controls many small muscles in the hand itself. These muscles are important in controlling fine movements of the hand and fingers.

 

 

Q: What are the symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

A: The symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome may be vague, however commonly include numbness and tingling of the ring and small fingers, weakness of grip, a clumsy feeling in the hand as well as an aching feeling in the hand and elbow.

 

Q: What causes Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

A: Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the nerve behind the "funny bone" of the elbow. It is usually a combination of pulling and actual pressure on the nerve. Cubital tunnel syndrome may also be caused by old injuries to the elbow that leave the bones bent and the nerve stretched.

 

Q: WHow is the diagnosis made?

A: Cubital tunnel syndrome can usually be diagnosed based upon the history that the patient provides as well as the physical examination. A Nerve Conduction Study / EMG may be needed to establish a diagnosis in difficult cases.

 

Q: What can be done?

A: Initial treatment includes avoiding bending the elbow past 90 degrees for prolonged amounts of time. Headsets or speakerphones are useful to avoid this at work. Keeping the inside of the elbow free and off of tabletops and arms of chairs is also very important. An elbow pad is also useful to pad an irritated nerve during the day as well as at night. Vitamin B6 has been shown to be useful in treating various nerve compression disorders and may be helpful.

 

If these non-surgical treatment plans are not effective or if the nerve studies demonstrate nerve or muscle damage, surgical treatment is indicated. The nerve is released from the cubital tunnel and moved in front of the "funny bone". The procedure is performed on an out patient basis (day surgery).

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

[Guest Moneyball]

more herald lies.............

this team won't be 100% til august with burnett coming back.

[Marlins2003]

there's always cortisone injections, the most common way to free up the nerve

[sheff#1]

LINK

 

Credit espn. Seems there was some good news and hes out at LEAST 4 weeks.

[Flamarlins3]

Yeah, I expect this could be something similar to Beckett's injury last year. I'm bettin he comes back late June early July type thing unless it really heals quickly. Need Jack to take care of him a little bit more.