Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley broke his right ankle in a Monday-night showdown with division rival "Philadelphia Eagles". He missed the rest of the games during the 2009 season. (up to this point, he hasn't missed a game in 6 years) 
Coming off of two-straight years where he has been selected to the Pro-Bowl, Chris Cooley was on pace for another stellar year. This injury comes as a serious blow to the Redskins at a very crucial point of the season. (They were 2-5 at the time, right before their bye week.) Not only does this injury hurt the offensive schema for the skins.. it also hurts Fantasy Football owners across the nation. (Chris Cooley was a top 3 rated TE at this time)
Knowing the important role that Chris Cooley plays for the team, the Redskins promptly initated an examination and a treatment process. #47 Chris Cooley went under the knife on October 28, 2009, only 2 days after he initially injured his ankle. The following x-ray shows the three screws that were used to stabilize the broken ankle. (courtesy of T.Cooley)
Ankle Injuries: (AAFP article on ankle injuries)
Prevention:
 | The most preferred method is to tape the ankle before the sporting event |
 | It has been studied that high-top sneakers don't do a great deal of preventing ankle injuries, but the mental re-assurance that it provides is enough for athletes to buy in |
 | Semi-rigid orthoses may be most effective in preventing re-injury in athletes with a previous ankle injury |
Table that displays more in depth information on medical procedure and recovery time:
| Year: | Procedure: | Recovery Time: |
|---|---|---|
| Present Day Procedure | Details related to Chris Cooleys' injury: 5 punctures through the ankle to allow 3 hollow tubes through the fractured tibia were successfully done | He was suspected to be back in playing condition after only 4 weeks. Coach Zorn decided to put him on IR, forcing him to use the rest of the season to recover. |
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