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Lamar Jackson’s thumb recovery timeline
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury recovery spans 6-10 weeks, experts say.
In brief
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury recovery spans 6-10 weeks, experts say. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury recovery timeline is uncertain, taking 6-10 weeks after surgery. Originally reported by The Banner.
Jackson’s thumb injury
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a broken thumb during a Nov. 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
“The broken and dislocated thumb that Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Jackson suffered in a Nov. 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills is a risk common on the slopes, too.”
Skier’s thumb injury
Jackson’s injury is a skier’s thumb, where the ligament on the inside of the thumb’s main knuckle is strained or torn.
“One such injury, in which the ligament on the inside of the thumb’s main knuckle is strained or torn, is known as skier’s thumb.”
Recovery timeline
Ravens coach Jesse Minter said thumb injuries like Jackson’s typically take six to ten weeks to heal after surgery.
“Minter said in a statement Friday that thumb injuries like Jackson’s typically take about six to ten weeks to heal after surgery.”
Dr. Polsky’s analysis
Dr. M. Brian Polsky, an orthopedic surgeon, said Jackson’s recovery depends on ligament damage severity and fracture type.
“Jackson’s timetable depends, in part, on the type of fracture he suffered, the severity of the fracture and the severity of the dislocation.”
UCL rupture
Jackson almost certainly ruptured his thumb’s ulnar collateral ligament, which stabilizes grip and hand strength.
“Jackson "almost certainly" ruptured his thumb’s ulnar collateral ligament, said Polsky, pointing to the nature of the injury.”
Recovery challenges
After surgery, Jackson’s thumb muscles may weaken, requiring months of rehabilitation to regain grip strength.
“At the base of the thumb, forming a fleshy bulge known as the thenar eminence, are three short muscles responsible for the thumb’s fine motor movements, including grabbing and gripping objects.”
Ravens’ return timeline
Jackson could return in 6-10 weeks, but the Ravens cannot afford to rush him back before his grip strength returns.
“The Ravens cannot afford to rush Jackson back; the thumb is the most important digit for gripping and throwing a football.”
What to remember
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury recovery timeline is uncertain, taking 6-10 weeks after surgery.
