Kansas City Chiefs Fans & Critics Consider Fate Of Patrick Mahomes After ACL Surgery

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EVERYBODY IN KANSAS CITY BECAME AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON OVER THE WEEKEND?!?!?  

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"Mahomes suffered a non-contact knee injury in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss. With his left foot planted on the ground, his knee appeared to hyper-extend, as well as externally rotate. This opened the door for several potential ligamentous injuries, including the ACL, PCL, and LCL, as well as a potential injury to the posterolateral corner of the knee. The best-case scenario — which was ruled out by MRI — was a hyperextension injury resulting in significant bone bruise.

"While initial reporting confirmed Mahomes tore his ACL, we do not know whether there is additional structural damage. The timeline for Mahomes to return to the field in 2026 will depend on whether the ACL was injured in isolation or if there is additional ligamentous damage.

"If the injury is the ACL in isolation, the typical timeline for a return to play is 9-12 months. With modern medicine, professional athletes are returning closer to nine months more commonly. "

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