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Tests reveal no major injuries to Roenick's brain
Roenick suffered a broken jaw and a concussion after he was drilled by a slapshot off the stick of New York Rangers defenceman Boris Mironov earlier this month.
PHILADELPHIA (CP) -- Philadelphia Flyers centre Jeremy Roenick got some good news Friday when preliminary test results revealed no major injuries to his brain.
Earlier this week, the results of a second MRI showed that he might have suffered an injury to the circulatory system in his brain and Roenick was told to stay home in Phoenix.
On Friday, Roenick underwent an arteriogram, a test in which dye was injected into his bloodstream to allow the circulatory system in his brain to be scanned.
Dr. Tim Vollmer, Roenick's neurologist, reviewed the preliminary results and told Dr. Gary Dorshimer, the Flyers' team physician, that nothing worrisome was found.
If the preliminary report holds true, doctors will take another look at it later, said Dorshimer.
That means Roenick can start rehabilitation for his concussion once his broken jaw heals enough.
"His jaw will be a while, too, until that it's well enough that he'd be able to do anything from that point of view," said Dorshimer. "We just have to see him when he gets back here to see where things stand."
Once Roenick gets medical clearance to fly from Phoenix to Philadelphia, he will be examined by Dorshimer before getting clearance to start his rehab.
"I have to evaluate him and see where he stands in terms of any other symptoms," said Dorshimer.
Roenick suffered a broken jaw and a concussion after he was drilled by a slapshot off the stick of New York Rangers defenceman Boris Mironov earlier this month.
He said earlier that he was contemplating retirement because of the injury.
Roenick suffered a broken jaw and a concussion after he was drilled by a slapshot off the stick of New York Rangers defenceman Boris Mironov earlier this month.
PHILADELPHIA (CP) -- Philadelphia Flyers centre Jeremy Roenick got some good news Friday when preliminary test results revealed no major injuries to his brain.
Earlier this week, the results of a second MRI showed that he might have suffered an injury to the circulatory system in his brain and Roenick was told to stay home in Phoenix.
On Friday, Roenick underwent an arteriogram, a test in which dye was injected into his bloodstream to allow the circulatory system in his brain to be scanned.
Dr. Tim Vollmer, Roenick's neurologist, reviewed the preliminary results and told Dr. Gary Dorshimer, the Flyers' team physician, that nothing worrisome was found.
If the preliminary report holds true, doctors will take another look at it later, said Dorshimer.
That means Roenick can start rehabilitation for his concussion once his broken jaw heals enough.
"His jaw will be a while, too, until that it's well enough that he'd be able to do anything from that point of view," said Dorshimer. "We just have to see him when he gets back here to see where things stand."
Once Roenick gets medical clearance to fly from Phoenix to Philadelphia, he will be examined by Dorshimer before getting clearance to start his rehab.
"I have to evaluate him and see where he stands in terms of any other symptoms," said Dorshimer.
Roenick suffered a broken jaw and a concussion after he was drilled by a slapshot off the stick of New York Rangers defenceman Boris Mironov earlier this month.
He said earlier that he was contemplating retirement because of the injury.