Crosby Situation Real Pain in the Neck

Sidney Crosby, the best hockey player in the world spent All Star weekend not showcasing his tremendous skill for his legions of adoring fans in Ottawa, but rather in California getting some rather unsettling medical news. It turns out the Pittsburgh Penguins captain had a fracture in one of his vertebrae, not simply a concussion. This is troubling to say the least as, not being a doctor, I cannot speak with any medical certainty but something tells me when a patient is complaining of neck pain, you may want to take a closer look at the area. Now the work is being down to say all the right things about the Penguins medical staff but in what way could he possibly have total confidence with a group who missed what could have been a very serious problem? Crosby is back skating again and according to agent Pat Brisson fully intends to get back this year. Still rumors (perhaps spread by bloggers?) that Crosby may eventually retire due to lingering problems persist. More news is expected today on this development. Some have reported, according to Daren Millard (@DarenMillard) that Crosby has in fact only suffered one concussion and that this set back was caused by the neck injury which was causing more symptoms. Again, not a doctor, so I'm not sure exactly what he was suffering from, though I'm sure missing time from the game he loves was the greatest suffering of all. Crosby has always conducted himself with class and continues to do so despite the nagging questions regarding his future that would have to grate on even the most reserved persons nerves, but it is a scary though nonetheless to think of the uncertainty that lies ahead for Crosby and others like Marc Savard (Msavvy91) who have suffered serious head trauma. Not knowing the extent or long term effects of these injuries is beyond frustrating for those trying to cope. The hours of recovering and patient waiting to see what tomorrow will bring likely seem endless. However with proper treatment he made it back before, and here's hoping there is a happy ending for Sid the Kid, for as much as he needs the game, the game needs him.