On the eve of the most important series of his career, Boston Celtics' reserve big man, Glen "Big Baby" Davis, will be sitting out a few games with a concussion. The concussion resulted from a collision with the elbow of Orlando Magics' superstar, Dwight Howard. The hit clearly affected Davis, who was unable to hustle back down the floor, at times staggering and completely unaware of his surroundings. He eventually stumbled his way to a referee, who could barely hold up the 6'9", 289 lb Davis.Here is a small clip of the incident: (PG-13) [fast-forward to the 1:00 minute mark]
Suprisingly, the medical staff for the Boston Celtics has cleared him to play on Friday! (after suffering the concussion on Wednesday night) The head coach of the Celtics is quoted as saying, "I think part of it is we don't have the same rules as football, where they wear helmets and hit each other. Hopefully, he's not going to be hit in the head again.." Lets hope and pray he doesn't get bumped in the head again...
Medical Explanation: (WebMD Article on Concussions)What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain-injury that is caused by a bold blow to the head or body. The blow can interrupt the natural functions that the brain is responsible for; motor-skills, speech, thought process and awareness. Some common names are: mild-head injury (MHI), minor head trauma, mild-traumatic brain injury.
Some common symptoms:
- Passing out
- Not being able to remember what happened after the injury
- Acting confused, slurring words, incoherent babbling
- Not being able to walk or stand, coordination is severely off
- Feeling nauseous or light-headed
Table that displays more indepth information on medical procedure and recovery time:
| Year: | Procedure: | Recovery Time: |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Most Doctors will prescribe rest. Take it easy throughout the day and get plenty of sleep at night. | 1-2 hours - weeks and sometimes months |
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