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Originally Posted by Ashasx
...because he will be out for the year.
It makes no sense why the Sabres would block a surgery that would only keep him out 3 months
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I will do the research for you. Hopefully you can read the Athletic
https://theathletic.com/news/sabres-...pcsmhyZX?amp=1
If not here is the snip
Weighing surgery vs. rehab
Virginia Zakas, Inside Injuries: Eichel believed surgery was in his best interest, yet it didn’t happen. I have to agree with the player here. A herniated disk can lead to significant neurological compromise and pain that radiates down the arm. Weakness is also a common problem as the damaged disk is hitting up against the nerve.
One surgical option is to replace the disk with an artificial one. This is a quick and simple procedure with a recovery time of 2-3 months. Rehabbing and delaying surgery risks a more serious injury that could lead to fusion surgery. That would come with more long-term complications and a longer recovery time. Even if Eichel’s injury doesn’t get worse next season, it could still bother him enough that it hurts his performance.