Its basically pain and inflammation management for Kane unfortunately, the damage structurally to his hip is well and truly done and whilst he will not help that damage by playing the end result will be the same pretty much, hence the decision taken to try and manage him through but they did have to get as many games into him as possible for him to maintain a level of fitness.
He will likely require surgery/ surgeries to get back some life quality post footy.
A few differing options for this from my understanding but I dare say the most minimal surgical option might be taken first to buy time until possible more dramatic surgery may be required further down the line.
These procedures were no doubt discussed by all involved in the Medical team, as well with Orthopaedics specialists and the strength and conditioning team, the MC Coaches and Kane to come to a concensus on what avenue was the best to take.
I feel that Kane will be done once he's done hence he is trying to squeeze out every last game he can.
Its difficult for him because he needs to maintain a level of match fitness which he cannot get when he is not playing.
He looked slower and looked inhibited and a bit more fumbly against the Bombers moreso than any of his other games this year, having a stuffed hip will do that to ya.
Would love nothing more than to see him presented with a 4th Premiership Medallion.
The effort he is making this year to play for the RFC and be a contributor is immense, and not many would keep punching in his situation.
RFC fans hopefully will have some level of appreciation for the pain and debility that Kane is battling through. especially in the days ensuing after playing.
He will likely require surgery/ surgeries to get back some life quality post footy.
A few differing options for this from my understanding but I dare say the most minimal surgical option might be taken first to buy time until possible more dramatic surgery may be required further down the line.
These procedures were no doubt discussed by all involved in the Medical team, as well with Orthopaedics specialists and the strength and conditioning team, the MC Coaches and Kane to come to a concensus on what avenue was the best to take.
I feel that Kane will be done once he's done hence he is trying to squeeze out every last game he can.
Its difficult for him because he needs to maintain a level of match fitness which he cannot get when he is not playing.
He looked slower and looked inhibited and a bit more fumbly against the Bombers moreso than any of his other games this year, having a stuffed hip will do that to ya.
Would love nothing more than to see him presented with a 4th Premiership Medallion.
The effort he is making this year to play for the RFC and be a contributor is immense, and not many would keep punching in his situation.
RFC fans hopefully will have some level of appreciation for the pain and debility that Kane is battling through. especially in the days ensuing after playing.
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