"New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo suffered an open tibia fracture and ruptured deltoid ligament in addition to a right ankle dislocation in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, a source confirmed to ESPN. Skattebo underwent emergency surgery Sunday night in Philadelphia to address the injuries but has since returned to New Jersey. Coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that the rookie was "wheeling around" the team facility and attending meetings."
"The open fracture means the bone penetrated the skin. That made it a medical emergency and required Skattebo to remain in Philadelphia for surgery that night. Infections are often a concern when it comes to open wound injuries. That risk will be monitored closely during his recovery and rehab. Skattebo's ankle also suffered ligament damage. The deltoid ligament is on the inside of the ankle joint and needs reparations when ruptured."
"Skattebo is out for the season after the injury that had players turning away from the sight of his right foot facing the wrong direction and bone breaking skin. Medical personnel from both teams rushed onto the field to treat him, and Skattebo was eventually taken off on a cart after his foot was placed in an air cast. Daboll said Wednesday that there aren't any plans for additional surgeries."
Cam Skattebo suffered an open tibia fracture, a ruptured deltoid ligament and a right ankle dislocation in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He underwent emergency surgery Sunday night in Philadelphia and has since returned to New Jersey. The open fracture required immediate surgery because the bone penetrated the skin, raising infection concerns that will be monitored during recovery and rehab. Medical personnel placed his foot in an air cast and transported him off the field on a cart; he is out for the season. Coach Brian Daboll said the rookie was 'wheeling around' the team facility and attending meetings. There are no plans for additional surgeries, and Skattebo is expected back before the start of next season if there are no complications.
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