Ben Roethlisberger's concussion three weeks ago was apparently scarier than the run of the mill concussion. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Roethlisberger's injury was a spinal cord concussion, as his spinal cord suffered a severe enough jolt to leave him unable to feel his arms.It's the same injury that left Tommy Maddox motionless on the field after a sack against the Titans in 2002, but he also quickly returned to action. It didn't turn out as well for Ravens' safety Dawan Landry, as he had to be placed on injured reserve this year after a spinal cord concussion.
A spinal cord concussion explains the numbness, and like most spinal cord concussions, Roethlisberger's symptoms went away quickly. If this news had come out a week ago, it would have caused massive anxiety for all Steelers' fans, but a day after he answered any questions about his health by leading Pittsburgh to an easy win over the Chargers, it's just a minor blip.
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1-13-2009 @ 12:01AM
whaz said...
Unable to feel his arms but he could give the thumb's up to the crowd...Give me a break...He's Still A Cry Baby ...You think he got beat up in that game what till this sunday he's going to get more hits then mike tyson from the Raven Defense all the crying to the referees wont save BABY BEN this time. Be afraid Ben be very afraid. Remember the Bart Scott hit it was just a warm up ...Whats Our Name?..GO RAVENS....
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1-13-2009 @ 10:59AM
Nate said...
You know the Steelers already beat the Ravens twice this season, right? Also, Bart Scott is more likely to get jacked up by Hines Ward (again) than to even record multiple tackles.
http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=2555
http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=5057
Also, Ray Lewis sucks.
http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=5064
1-13-2009 @ 12:26AM
Bernie said...
Your name is "..GO RAVENS...."?
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1-13-2009 @ 2:29AM
ladydi54 said...
Good one Bernie!!! You can still move your arms even if you can't feel them. I had to have spinal surgery because my arms and hands were numb, but I could still move them. Ben is not a baby, he does get beat up a lot because our O-line lets the defenders through too much, and he holds on to the ball longer trying to make a play. He's tough and showed it this past Sunday.
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1-13-2009 @ 5:53PM
j said...
Steelers have one of the best qb's hes not a baby and they will beat the ravens
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1-13-2009 @ 9:49AM
Thatsabsurd said...
I'm not a big ben fan but ..........if ben plays at the level he did against San Diego Baltimore doesn't have a chance Sunday.
Of course if bens arms go numb again and he can't play Baltimore doesn't stand a chance with Leftwich in either.
Sounds like lose lose lose (3X's) for baltimore.
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