Brad Cottam's Injury

**jap1** · 12-29-2009, 07:06 PM

Has anyone heard anything more about Brad Cottam's injury. I heard he had a fractured vertebrae in the Cleveland game. As a doctor, when I hear fractured vertebrae that equals career ending injury. Has anyone heard any more details?

He has started to look like a good TE the last few weeks before his injury.

**honda522** · 12-30-2009, 12:39 AM

That's why you try not to leave your feet.

**AussieChiefsFan** · 12-30-2009, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by Hayvern

Was this due to that catch he made where he landed on his head? If it was, the man has guts, balls and I admire him for his go-get-em attitude out there trying to make something happen.

That was an incredible catch and an incredible way to hang on to the ball!

**jap1** · 12-30-2009, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by Chiefster

You're a Doctor?

Yup. Im a doctor in the Navy.

**jap1** · 12-30-2009, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Big Daddy Tek

Cottam had a very small fracture in between 2 plates on his vertebrae. I'm sure that you could tell us what that means. Anyway, as far as vertebrae fractures go, it's the most minor that you can have. With that said. It's still a vertebrae fracture, which equals immediate surgery and rehab.

Thanks. That makes a little more sense. I hope he recovers well.