Eagles DT Mike Patterson Has A Brain Condition Called AVM

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson suffers from arteriovenous malformation, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports. Arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, is defined as "an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins in the brain", usually forming during birth, AVM symptoms may occur at any age. Paolantonio adds that Patterson may undergo surgery or radiation treatment to address the issue. Surgery would involve removing a piece of Patterson's skull, which would likely impact his ability to continue his football career, while radiation treatment would take place over a period of a few years. That course of treatment could allow the former first-round pick to continue playing football. Patterson's agent, J.R. Rickert, issued the following statement: "Mike Patterson is alert, in no pain and doing well. He lost consciousness on the field for a brief period and the Eagles’ medical staff responded accordingly. We are very grateful for everyone’s prayers and support. "Mike will be back at practice as soon as the doctors clear him."

Source: macsfootballblog

 

Screw, that doesn't sound good.

 

maybe Phigles knows a bit about this thing but I agree with ya Sexyy, from the article it sounds serious and not good.

 

Heard this earlier...hopefully he's alright. Scary...

 

not good. forget football mike, just get well.

 

Get well soon Mike.......

 

Yup. Somewhere I read said he could play football if he goes the radiation route instead of surgery (where they remove a piece of your skull to fix it :icon_eek: ) and that it would take a few years. Also said if he does have surgery, he might not be able to play again because of the skull.

Screw that. Get out of the game and get yourself better.

 

I think that's what Phigs said it was in another thread and that it can be repaired pretty simple. Which is good news...

 

Hate to hear things like this.

 

But doesn't radiation (Chemo) will make him weaker from the procedure?

 

thats what i am wondering.

bottom line is mike needs to take care of himself here.

 

I think i just heard that he can do a new procedure that is only done by a doctor at Jefferson hospital in Philly so this might be good news that will not require surgery or radiation

 

i just wonder - this is something a regular guy can handle. getting the procedure done and working etc. but we are talking about a d-linemen that slams his head like a battering ram how many times a week ?