From Cam Schwab's twitter:

I had a few tweets about Col Garland. Scan showed a small unrelated hotspot. Docs being cautious. In a moon boot for a few weeks.

they are taking the best possible approach.

Phew.

It's still a worry that Garland seems prone to stress related bone injuries, even moreso when his latest injury comes after a long physical layoff.

Phew.

It's still a worry that Garland seems prone to stress related bone injuries, even moreso when his latest injury comes after a long physical layoff.

AGREE- Maybe his twisting & turning may be a problem. May have to find a position like full forward where he leads and does not have to do alot regarding his twisting & turning.

Damn it. Why, oh why?

It's still a worry that Garland seems prone to stress related bone injuries, even moreso when his latest injury comes after a long physical layoff.

Yeah, I'm worried too. Two stress fracture-like injuries in the same year. That screams danger to me. But hopefully I, with no medical knowledge at all, am completely off the mark and he'll be fine.

This sounds wonderful.

Treating a Broken Foot

A talar fracture that doesn't heal properly will create problems for you later. These may include not being able to use your foot normally, arthritis, chronic pain or collapse of the bone. Immediate first aid for a talar fracture is to apply a well-padded splint around the back of the foot and leg from the toe to the upper calf. Raise the foot above the level of the heart and apply ice for 20 minutes every hour or two until you can see a doctor. Don't put any weight on the foot.

In rare cases, if the bones haven't moved out of place, a talar fracture can be treated without surgery. You will have to wear a cast and avoid putting weight on your foot for six to eight weeks. After the cast has been removed, your doctor may give you exercises to restore the strength and range of motion of your foot and ankle.

Most talus fractures need surgery to avoid complications. After surgery, your foot will be put in a cast for six to eight weeks. You will not be able to put any weight on the foot for at least three months.

This sounds wonderful.

Treating a Broken Foot

A talar fracture that doesn't heal properly will create problems for you later. These may include not being able to use your foot normally, arthritis, chronic pain or collapse of the bone. Immediate first aid for a talar fracture is to apply a well-padded splint around the back of the foot and leg from the toe to the upper calf. Raise the foot above the level of the heart and apply ice for 20 minutes every hour or two until you can see a doctor. Don't put any weight on the foot.

In rare cases, if the bones haven't moved out of place, a talar fracture can be treated without surgery. You will have to wear a cast and avoid putting weight on your foot for six to eight weeks. After the cast has been removed, your doctor may give you exercises to restore the strength and range of motion of your foot and ankle.

Most talus fractures need surgery to avoid complications. After surgery, your foot will be put in a cast for six to eight weeks. You will not be able to put any weight on the foot for at least three months.

That looks like it refers to a traumatic/impact fracture - I'd imagine treatment and issues with a stress fracture will be different.

That looks like it refers to a traumatic/impact fracture - I'd imagine treatment and issues with a stress fracture will be different.

Considering its not even a stress fracture - its merely a hot-spot

Relax guys... [/saddam hussein accent]

Just our of curiosity, does anyone think I should I should apply for the Herald Sun??

All the best Col, I hope your recovery goes well and that you can still have a long career at the MFC!!!

AGREE- Maybe his twisting & turning may be a problem. May have to find a position like full forward where he leads and does not have to do alot regarding his twisting & turning.

There's nowhere to hide in AFL footy.

unrelated hot spots - good news its unrelated to existing injury, bad news its a new stress injury.

hopefully it is simply an issue of resuming training a bit too fast, and proper rest and physio, and a slightly more cautious exercise program should cope with that.