There were multiple times when I wrote that we all needed to realize that the problems plaguing Noah Lowry were career-threatening. It now appears that his Giants career –at least– is over:
…. Lowry was diagnosed twice in the last five days with thoracic outlet syndrome, a circulatory disorder that both doctors — one who practices with Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, and Dr. Greg Pearl, who performed today's surgery — apparently believe was the root cause of the forearm numbness that first shelved Lowry in August, 2007.
In March 2008, Lowry had surgery to cut a sheath around the muscles in his forearm to relieve wha
t was described as exertional compartment syndrome, which Giants doctors believed to be the cause of his numbness.
That diagnosis now is being called into question, and Lowry now wonders if he has lost two years of his major-league career to a misdiagnosis and a surgery he did not need.
That's a tough thing to face. I'm currently going through a similar misdiagnosed problem with my elbows, three years running and no real solution, and I can tell you it's exhausting, mentally and physically. And like Lowry, it's costing me my career (I'm a carpenter) and denting my income.
My thoughts go out to Noah and his family as he tries to rebuild his strength and get back to baseball.
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is anyone in this org capable of doing the right thing?
hope noah sues the shit out of the giants and the doctors
Courtesy of Baggs:
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“I haven’t posted anything on Noah Lowry’s unfortunate back-and-forth with the Giants today. Here are a few thoughts:
I’ve known for some time that the Giants and Lowry have been at odds over his medical situation and it’s disappointing to everyone that things have reached this stage. But any outsider who suggests either side wasn’t being thorough simply doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
Lowry was extremely diligent in seeking second, third and fourth opinions. He saw Dr. Lew Yocum and Dr. James Andrews, who are the best in the business. He saw nerve and circulatory specialists of every stripe. And the Giants medical staff fully supported these efforts. Ultimately, the team’s doctors and trainers recommended the treatment they felt was in the player’s best interests.
This is always a difficult intersection. It’s the player’s body, so there’s no question he should have the final say. But it’s the team’s financial investment – almost $10 million, in Lowry’s case – so it’s only fair that the club’s medical staff is allowed to give significant input, too.
This is a sensitive subject on several levels and it’s certainly not my place to take sides. I’ve just tried to report facts as accurately and fairly as possible. There is one thing I would point out, though. Lowry’s agent is partially crediting Dr. Andrews’ practice with this new diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. According to my records, Lowry began seeing Dr. Andrews in August of last year, and perhaps earlier. If this syndrome were so easy to diagnose, I’d imagine it wouldn’t have taken one of the world’s top orthopedists 10 months to figure it out.”
It’s really too bad things ended this way. I always liked Lowry, and hopefully he finds his way back into the bigs in the future, even if it’s not with the Giants. Best of luck to him (and John, of course).
John,
Sorry to hear about your elbows….especially in your line of work. Feel bad for Lowry…two years wasted on unnecessary operations. Hopefully, this will cure him of his ailments and he can make it back to the bigs.
Lowry was mentally tough…and a good Giant.
Good for you giving Lowry some print and thought on OBM.
that’s really too bad… Lowry, for a moment, looked like a found gem. A stroke of happy luck, and a real “pitcher” to boot. I have a soft spot for guys who throw changeups and can’t throw 95. Those are the real pitchers.
Very sad he doesn’t even get a chance – he probably wouldn’t have been much, but then again, everybody deserves a shot. Who wouldn’t want to be a major league ballplayer?