2 min read • October 18, 2019
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With the patella dislocation now confirmed, the player and team have a big decision to make. Typically the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is torn and is best repaired with surgery. Yes, one can try to rehab and play through the season after about a month but will it be worth it? Matthew Stafford suffered a similar injury in 2009 and finished season after three weeks off but later had surgery. They are two very different players and the injury will affect both quarterbacks differently. Mahomes would likely have to modify his game. There is a high risk of re-dislocation or subluxation (shifting) given his mobility. The biggest fear is if he knocks off some articular cartilage with the next re-injury and that could affect his long term career. My best guess is that the Chiefs will think hard on the decision to take the safer route and have surgery now to protect their star long term. Surgery means a minimum six to nine month recovery. Let's hope the best decision is made for Mahomes.
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