Friday, July 9, 2010

Steelers' Willie Colon out for season

Achilles tendon surgery can happen suddenly and unexpectedly but rest assured that the Doctors at Gulfcoast Foot and Ankle can take on surgeries such as this. Willie Colon had Achilles tendon surgery and will be out for the season as you will read in the article below.


http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_688139.html

It's official: Colon to miss Steelers' entire season

By John Harris
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, June 29, 2010


Steelers right tackle Willie Colon will miss the entire 2010 season following surgery tomorrow on his torn Achilles tendon, agent Joe Linta said today.

Colon, who has started 54 consecutive games (including playoffs), is expected to miss nine to 12 months, which will effectively keep him off the playing field this year.

"It's a classic deal where the Steelers are very positive Willie will be back 100 percent in the nine-to-12 month range," said Linta, who spoke at length with team physician Dr. James Bradley, who will perform the surgery. "He (Bradley) made it very clear that Willie will be fine."

Colon suffered the injury Monday while working out at the Steelers' practice facility.

"He was making a change in direction," Linta said. "He went one way, his Achilles went the other."

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