The Official Site of The Cincinnati Reds: News: Keppinger fractures left kneecap

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Keppinger Fractures Kneecap; J.D. Drew Out with Wrist
Published 5/14/2008 by Fantasy Sports PT at The Disabled List Informer
Tuesday night brings two new injuries - the severity of which are unknown at this time. Cincinnati shortstop Jeff Keppinger apparently has fractured his left Patella (kneecap) after fouling a ball off his knee. A fractured Patella is one of the worst bones to fracture, as it is responsible for accepting tensile force through the Quadriceps. With a fracture in the Patella, the knee has no way of functioning properly - and there is no way for running, squatting, kneeling, etc. A minor, non-displaced fracture of the Patella would take 4-6 weeks to heal. A more serious fracture would likely require internal fixation via surgery. The fact that he was able to go back into the ...

National League News - 5/14
Published 5/14/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Astros catcher Brad Ausmus joined a select group on Monday night. Jair Jurrjens will start on short rest on Friday for the Braves. Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano is will most likely end up having elbow surgery for a second time in his career. Cardinals pitcher Tyler Johnson is set to undergo shoulder surgery. Cubs OF Felix Pie could be heading to Triple-A Iowa. Orlando Hudson returned to the Diamonbacks lineup last night after missing 8 games. Dodgers phenom Clayton Kershaw most likely won’t make his MLB debut on Saturday. Rich Aurilla has no problems batting 8th for the ...