Surgery

Most of you know that Adam's been dealing with a very uncomfortable toe injury for the bulk of the season. He's been trying to manage the pain by getting a few injections, etc. but the pain has just increased to the point where he really couldn't go on playing without significantly effecting his career in a negative way. So, he decided to undergo surgery (which always makes me a bit uneasy but I don't want to see him in pain anymore either!). For the most part, the surgery was a success -- but the doctor did find something unexpected. There was a considerable section of cartilage on the head of the metatarsal that was significantly worn down and pretty much gone. He had to drill a bunch of small holes (microfractures) so that the bone will bleed and the cartilage will heal itself. Adam will be on crutches for about a week and then in a walking boot for a couple weeks after that.