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Gagne Says No Concussion
by Paul on 12/06/08 at 11:08 AM ET
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Despite some skepticism from fans, media and maybe even some teammates, friends and family members, the Flyers’ Simon Gagne claims the only reason he left Thursday night’s game in the second period was because of symptoms that felt like the flu….
If there’s any connection between this situation and last year, Gagne said, it has more to do with the fatigue of the rigorous schedule right now.
“Not playing for eight months last year, coming back, and if you look at the last two weeks, it’s just hockey, day off, hockey,” Gagne said. “It’s a lot of games. I knew this year I would have some ups and downs.”
Gagne said no tests related to a concussion were performed.
“There’s no point,” he said. “I didn’t get hit. It’s just natural for people to get sick, so you don’t have to run a test for a concussion if you just get sick.’’
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These symptoms are common in people who have had jaw injury which could have related to concussion from a blow to the jaw. The nausia is similar to a sea sickness feeling related to inner ear equilibrium. A Bruin player now a Flyer had the same set of circumstances after treatment is now a productive player and the word concussion is not mentioned when his name is brought up. This is very important in contract talks, Gagne’s and all players, NFL also, want to conceal any relation to concussion for future contract opportunities. Many players have lost millions due to multiple concussions. The Flyers own Kieth Primeau left millions on the table, unable to have a full career like Wayne Crebet. Players cannot be co-conspirators to their own demise, it is as simple as a 5 minute dental evaluation of the inner workings of the jaw joint. If the cartilage on the end of Gagne’s jaw bone, next to his ear canal, is disloged or has slipped, it’s correctable. Most players have this condition, some worse than others. With the “up checking” and lack of facial protection the league is just now looking toward this better means of prevention and evaluation. The IHL and IOC were presented a peer reviewed manuscript of this procedure at the 2008 FIFA concussion conference in Zurich last month. The President of the NHL dental association is now making this device.The cost of this procedure is coverec by some insurers and out of pocket ranges from $175-$375, with so much on the line, is that to costly, what is the alternative. http://www.mahercor.com
Posted by Stevie on 12/07/08 at 07:23 AM ET