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    It has just been announced on Channel 4 Racing that Ruby is going to see a specialist in Dublin tomorrow as his dislocated shoulder is a little more complicated than a "normal" dislocation as his shoulder popped out the back and not the front. :what:

    Great to hear that is possibly weeks and not months and let's hope Ruby is soon gracing our racecourses once again and thank god the injury was not as serious as it initially seemed given the horrendous fall.

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    Yes, it could have been a great deal worse.
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    I think those of us who weren't near the action didn't realise at the time how serious it looked to bystanders - some thought he was dead. Apparently the main damage is to the ligaments, which need time to reknit. Great shame for the hennessy etc - and I for one am going to be heart in mouth watching Denman and esp KS being ridden by A N Other jockey

    Best wishes to Ruby for a speedy recovery - we will miss you!!

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    Hope Ruby have a speedy recovery, it is a great opportunity for Sam thomas over the next few weeks.

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    the main damage is to the ligaments, which need time to reknit
    If it is ligament damage it may be an AC joint injury and the ligaments won't knit. I suffered a Type 3 AC Joint injury in June - this sort of injury takes a long time to recover and mine is still painful.

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    You're not wrong, HS - a lot of people on course feared something serious, if not the worst.
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    I honestly thought from watching the fall on a screen that Ruby would not have any chance of living !! We couldnīt see him coming out of that with "only" "minor" injuries, and we for all are convinced he has at least two guardian angels!!

    Off course we wish him a speedy recovery.
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    He must be made of steel. Maybe the TV angle was deceptive but it looked like the horse landed upside down and square on his back.

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    Originally posted by Headstrong@Nov 18 2007, 09:37 PM
    I think those of us who weren't near the action didn't realise at the time how serious it looked to bystanders - some thought he was dead. Apparently the main damage is to the ligaments, which need time to reknit. Great shame for the hennessy etc - and I for one am going to be heart in mouth watching Denman and esp KS being ridden by A N Other jockey

    Best wishes to Ruby for a speedy recovery - we will miss you!!
    I wouldnt worry about the change of jockey from a backers point fo view, ruby will be giving sam all the advice & hes a very capable jockey in his own right.

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    Agreed the interesting question is how reliable is the Old Roan form ? Had AB stood up I reckon he would have won comfortably .

    Still I hope to see KS at his imperious best .

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    Sounds like he done similar to what happened to me just over 2 years ago when i had a horse rear up and over on the road,

    dislocated my right shoulder and severed the nerve in it, the collar bone also cracked and my shoulder was left with a lovely high point where the bone couldn't re-set.

    Was off for 9 weeks from riding but could do some light arm movements after 4 weeks in a sling.

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    Yeah I dislocated mine before(in fairness there arent many injuries I havent done)I was back riding very quickly but it was the muscle work to prevent it dislocating again that took longer.

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    RUBY WALSH expects to be back for the busy Christmas period after seeing his surgeon Bill Quinlan on Monday who examined the shoulder he dislocated at Cheltenham on Saturday.

    The jockey suffered the injury when Willyanwoody took a fatal fall in the novice chase and he will miss the ride aboard Kauto Star in Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock. However, if his recovery goes as expected, he would be able to partner the Gold Cup winner if he were to attempt to complete a double in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

    Walsh's agent and sister Jennifer confirmed that he had visited Quinlan at the Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital in Finglas, Dublin, and added: "Ruby is as happy as he could be following his visit to see Mr Quinlan this morning and, while he liked what he heard, it will most likely be Christmas before he's back racing again. He's in good spirits all things considered."
    Turf Club medical officer Dr Walter Halley on Monday complimented his counterparts at Cheltenham over the weekend for their "excellent handling" ofWalsh's fall.

    "I have a very close working relationship with Cheltenham racecourse and I spoke to Dr John Disney, the senior medical officer, last night complimenting him on a job well done after what looked a horrific fall to Ruby," said Halley on Monday. "I do know the Walsh family have sent correspondence to them thanking all the medical team.

    "Ruby went to see his consultant orthopaedic surgeon Bill Quinlan, who has always looked after him, this morning and I'll be advised by him when Ruby should be able to resume riding.

    "He was so lucky as it could have been much worse but I would hope he may be able to resume by Christmas. A dislocated shoulder usually means six weeks, but every dislocation is different."

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    Thanks for that, Aldaniti.

    Where was that report taken from?
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    Sorry forgot to put from the RP :P

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