Bertuzzi back surgery

Lefty Noob · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 08:37 PM

According to a report in today's South Florida Sun-Sentinel, "Panthers winger Todd Bertuzzi is considering surgery on his lower back and will make a decision by the end of this week." Which way do you guys think Bertuzzi will go, and how badly would Florida miss him if he were to miss a significant amount of time?

blueandwhite · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 07:03 AM

6-8 weeks he'll be sidelined. That is painful. i think he'll go for it. It's his back. He's got to try to fix it if he wants a long career. I mean, what are the other options? injections of pain killer?

Lefty Noob · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 07:26 AM

Yeah, I guess you're right. If it's going to be a chronic problem, best to get it taken care of now.

blueandwhite · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 07:46 AM

Belfour was the same, chronic back problems, and then he finally went for the surgery.

Gotham Dark Knight · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 08:00 AM

Bad year for it...he jsut signed with them...a big blow for the Panthers...

blueandwhite · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 08:03 AM

yeah and they gave up Luongo for bertuzzi.

blueandwhite · #7 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 05:58 AM

And he's had the surgery, apparently. He's out 6-8 weeks.

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