Mark Harrison, an undrafted free agent from Rutgers, was predicted to be in the seventh round draft pick for the Chicago Bears, until a foot injury held him back from rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. After a workout on May 13, Harrison stepped awkwardly and suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal. He underwent surgery to repair the bone, and is currently recovering. He is expected to be ready for training camp with hopes the Bears will give him another look down the road.
Fractured bones in the foot are quite common, but are usually not very disabling and usually do not need surgical treatment. However, a fracture to the fifth metatarsal, such as the one Harrison experienced, can be more difficult to heal depending on the location of the fracture site, in which case surgery may be an appropriate intervention. A fracture may present with pain, swelling and sometimes bruising. It is a common misperception that if you can walk on your foot, it is not broken. That is not the case and neglecting a fracture can lead to long term pain and possible disability.
Although Harrison’s chances of being drafted may have been affected by this injury, he has been doing a great job turning heads in the NFL with his performance for the Scarlet Knights. With an impressive 40-yard dash time, and good performance statistics, Harrison will be an exciting pick when he is healthy.
If you ever experience a sports injury, or fear you may have experienced a fracture, it is important to seek medical attention to ensure proper healing. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Jon Purdy at The Foot Clinic and get diagnosed and put your mind at ease.
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