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Exclusive: New information concerning Joe Burrow’s injuries from the Bengals and the surgeon who treated him is revealed
Football player for the Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow had surgery to fix a rip in his right wrist’s scapholunate ligament, people with firsthand knowledge of the matter tell The Enquirer.
According to individuals who spoke with The Enquirer, Dr. Thomas Graham, the physician in chief of the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, performed the surgery in Pennsylvania. Graham graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a medical degree. He is from East Liverpool, Ohio.
Four to six months is the estimated recovery period following the injuries, according to sources. This ligament is located between the lunate and scaphoid bones in the center of the wrist. It’s a crucial ligament that stabilizes the wrist.
On Thursday, Nov. 16, during the Bengals’ 34–20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Burrow sustained this injury. The following day, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Burrow’s season was finished. With the following statement, the Bengals declared that Burrow had a successful operation on November 27 and is anticipated to fully recover:
Joe Burrow had a good wrist operation today. He should fully recover, since the surgery proceeded as predicted. This week, Joe will make his way back to Cincinnati to rejoin the team and start the recuperation and rehabilitation process.
Several prominent sportsmen have undergone operations performed by acclaimed hand surgeon Graham. In the NFL, Graham operated on T.J. Hockenson’s thumb for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, and Shaquille O’Neal are some NBA players with whom he has worked. Many people have commended Graham for his work on a number of MLB stars over the years, including Bryce Harper, the right fielder for the Phillies.
Burrow’s throwing hand injury means that his recuperation will be monitored carefully. Whether he throws in the spring will be decided by Burrow and the team’s medical staff.
It’s important to note that Burrow recovered from his ACL surgery earlier than anticipated during his first season. It’s notable even if the injuries are entirely different since Burrow is well regarded for his work ethic and devotion to his trade, so it’s clear how he will approach his rehabilitation.
Burrow needed to be part of the team following his operation. Whether he plays or not, he is aware of his place on the squad. In addition to wearing a headset on the sidelines during games to help with the offense, he has been spotted at team workouts, in the conference rooms, and in the locker room. When defense is playing, he is on the bench with Jake Browning, the Bengals’ backup quarterback who is starting in Burrow’s place.
Burrow gave Browning’s family his own apartment as well. Despite undergoing surgery that ends the season, he is fully engaged.
Early in September, the Bengals awarded Burrow a $275 million, five-year contract extension with an average salary of $55 million year. He has a contract.
