After playing with a stress fracture in his right foot throughout the 2010 season, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reportedly underwent a successful surgery to repair the injury on Thursday. The surgery went well, according to sources near Brady, and he should be ready for training camp.
Tom Brady Out Of Surgery For Injured Foot, Reportedly Doing Great
The procedure involved inserting a screw into the affected bone in an effort to lessen the damage as the bone heals. The screw is meant to prevent the bone from becoming a full fracture, letting the body heal naturally over time. While the bone heals, Brady will likely be in a walking boot for up to six weeks.
After it was initially believed Brady injured his foot just before or during the Patriots loss to the New York Jets last Sunday, reports surfaced indicating he’d been playing with the stress fracture for most of the season. Despite the injury, Brady passed for 3600 yards and 36 touchdowns to just four interceptions.
The injury will force Brady to miss the Pro Bowl on Jan. 30. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel will take his place.
For more on Brady’s injury, check out SB Nation Boston and Pats Pulpit.
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