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what exactly does "reduction needed dr." mean?

less time please doctor?

 

I think it means properly popping his shoulder back into place required a specialist rather than a team physician.

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Nothing too new... 6-8 weeks minimum.

 

May 9, 2009, 3:22 PM

 

By: Bruce Levine

 

According to sources close to Aramis Ramirez, the MRI he underwent today confirmed the initial diagnosis of a dislocation of the left shoulder. Ramirez will undergo further tests today, the results of which will be compared to the MRI he had after partially dislocating his shoulder in 2000 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The choices are few for the Cubs third baseman. If there is no new fracture found in the shoulder, he could go through an extensive rehab program and come back in 6-8 weeks. If the damage is more significant, the player will opt for surgery, which would require a 4-6 month recovery period.

 

Two sources confirm that even if Ramirez rehabs the shoulder and comes back this season, surgery to tighten the left shoulder capsule will almost certainly occur after the season.

 

The battery of tests that Ramirez will go through today includes a CT scan of the shoulder, which will give doctors better imaging of the shoulder than the original MRI.

 

Milwaukee Brewers doctors popper Ramirez's shoulder back into place Friday evening before Ramirez headed back to Chicago for an examination.

 

 

That doesn't sound all that positive. I'm starting to worry that we might lose him for the season.

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By Drew Silva [May 9 at 4:19pm CST]

MLBTR hosted a discussion on the Yankees' catching situation yesterday that drew a nice response. With Jorge Posada and Jose Molina sidelined, the Bronx Bombers are stuck with a real lack of depth behind the plate. As Ben Nicholson-Smith explained, the club could either decide to let Francisco Cervelli and Kevin Cash man the position until Posada returns, sign a veteran free agent, or make a trade.

 

Soto for A Rod, BAM! Both teams problems solved, and everyone goes home happy.

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Is this new?

 

Cubs' Ramirez on DL, avoids surgery

MILWAUKEE -- The Chicago Cubs have placed third baseman Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated left shoulder.

 

Ramirez was hurt on a backhand dive in the third inning of Friday night's 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He had an MRI on Saturday that showed significant swelling but won't need surgery.

 

Manager Lou Piniella said Ramirez will spend one week in a sling and about three weeks rebuilding strength in the shoulder with non-baseball activities before a timetable can be set for his return.

 

Ramirez partially dislocated the same shoulder on Aug. 28, 2000, when he played for Pittsburgh and missed the remainder of the season.

 

Ramirez is hitting .364 with four homers and 16 RBIs in 18 games this season.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4154761

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May 9, 2009, 5:32 PM

 

By: Bruce Levine

 

The Chicago Cubs are saying that the plan for third baseman Aramis Ramirez is to have him immobilize his arm for one week in a sling and then have total rest for three more weeks.

 

Ramirez was still waiting late Saturday afternoon for results on other tests that included a CT scan of the dislocated shoulder. A CT scan is a computerized tomography where a computer is used to decode X-rays that are passed through the body to produce a cross-sectional or a three-dimensional image. CT scans are useful in visualizing bony structures or any protruding broken bones. In Ramirez's case, doctors are checking to see if there are any fractures in the area where the shoulder is dislocated.

 

If a fracture is detected, Ramirez is likely to opt for surgery to repair the damaged shoulder. After Cubs doctors finish with their final diagnosis, Ramirez most likely will get a second opinion from noted orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Ala. If Ramirez chooses to rehab the shoulder without surgery, his return to the field will take a minimum of 6-8 weeks.

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Exactly - Andrews doesn't need to get Aramis under the knife to improve his business. He's valued in part b/c he doesn't bring his surgical skills to bear unnecessarily.

 

Still, based on the new diagnosis, if I were Hendry I would be looking for some help within the next couple of weeks. Tough time of year to make a trade though.

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I guess it's at least somewhat good news that they didn't find any structural damage and Aram won't need surgery. Hopefully he's back in 2 months.
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I guess it's at least somewhat good news that they didn't find any structural damage and Aram won't need surgery. Hopefully he's back in 2 months.

 

Have they said this since the James Andrews talk came up?

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylt=Apf6Qp2qs1H3P4rQenXwY3IRvLYF?gid=290509108&prov=ap

 

Ramirez will be in a sling for a week and will not do any baseball activities for three weeks after that, but isn’t expected to need surgery

 

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090509&content_id=4644900&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

 

Ramirez returned to Chicago for an MRI, which showed no additional structural damage beyond the dislocation.

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