Post by poppaeagle on Apr 5, 2009 19:15:15 GMT -6
As a lot of you already know, Tyler Huntsman broke his leg during the High School baseball game Friday night in Hamburg.
To go ahead and get this out of the way, Crossett won 3 -2 in the (extra) eigth inning. Great ball game by both teams.
Tyler was the first batter up in the third inning and bunted the ball, running to first base in his usual "Charlie Hustle" fashion. In his stretch attempt to beat the throw to first, he hit the base wrong with his foot and a snap as loud as a .22 rifle shot could be heard by those close to the first base line. When I saw Tyler fold like a one egg puddin, I knew he was hurt. The umpires and coaches immediately headed over to Tyler to give aide. With one look, the umpire signalled for medical attention.
There was a delay of thirty minutes or more as the ambulance was summons to take Tyler to the hospital. An air splint, pain medication, and an intraveinous drip was administered before he was ever removed from the field. I am not a medic by any means, but I am guessing the fluid drip was given to prevent Tyler from going into shock from the pain as well as administration of pain medication.
It was not a compound fracture, but it was clearly visible as to the exact location of the break. The tibia (large leg bone) and the fibula (small bone) were both completely broken about 8 inches above the ankle. Very (very) painful ordeal for Tyler and painful for those who could see the misery on Tyler's face. By the way, this is the "other leg" from the one he broke in football 2 years ago.
Tyler's sense of humor was still in tact through the ordeal....when the medic asked Tyler if he had ever had morphine before, Tyler replied in a raspy Clint Eastwood voice - "not since Nam". Wonder where he got that from?
Since most of these Crossett/Hamburg players know each other on a personal basis off the baseball field, a lot of concern was shown by players from both teams. It was a tender sight to behold when both teams huddled together behind second base to say a prayer for Tyler and his family. Note: It was also an interesting sight to see every high school girl in the stands from Hamburg and Crossett go out on the field to let Tyler know their concern. (You go Petey!)
Upon examination by ACMC, he was loaded up and transported to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. When Paula and I arrived at home after the game, Pierce already had the car packed and ready to go to Little Rock. We arrived at the hospital to find Tyler laying in the bed with his eye black still in place and "buzzing " the nurses to let them know his leg still hurt.
Surgery was performed at about noon on Saturday and lasted for about an hour an a half. Five small incesions around the break and a "nail"(as the doctors called it) and screws were inserted. No cast was applied. Not even one of the moon boots or walking casts. As for me, I was listening in awe as the nurse showed in the orders that Tyler was to get up and walk on the leg on Sunday. She said crutches would be available for stability but he was to walk on the leg and not be afraid to put full body weight on his leg. Tyler was still in a LOT of pain on Saturday and I will be interested to hear how well the first walk went. Modern medicine and othopedic applications/technolgy is amazing. Tyler is scheduled to come home on Monday and be out the next two weeks of school.
Keep Tyler and his family in your prayers. Medical technolgy is one thing but pain and discomfort is still part of the healing process. Also, Tyler was also hoping to possibly be able to play some college ball.
Tyler is a great kid, an excellent athelte, and plays sports for the right reasons with a great attitude. This is the end of his senior year and he will truly be missed by his teammates as the Eagles are approaching district play.
Good luck Tyler, hang in there. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To go ahead and get this out of the way, Crossett won 3 -2 in the (extra) eigth inning. Great ball game by both teams.
Tyler was the first batter up in the third inning and bunted the ball, running to first base in his usual "Charlie Hustle" fashion. In his stretch attempt to beat the throw to first, he hit the base wrong with his foot and a snap as loud as a .22 rifle shot could be heard by those close to the first base line. When I saw Tyler fold like a one egg puddin, I knew he was hurt. The umpires and coaches immediately headed over to Tyler to give aide. With one look, the umpire signalled for medical attention.
There was a delay of thirty minutes or more as the ambulance was summons to take Tyler to the hospital. An air splint, pain medication, and an intraveinous drip was administered before he was ever removed from the field. I am not a medic by any means, but I am guessing the fluid drip was given to prevent Tyler from going into shock from the pain as well as administration of pain medication.
It was not a compound fracture, but it was clearly visible as to the exact location of the break. The tibia (large leg bone) and the fibula (small bone) were both completely broken about 8 inches above the ankle. Very (very) painful ordeal for Tyler and painful for those who could see the misery on Tyler's face. By the way, this is the "other leg" from the one he broke in football 2 years ago.
Tyler's sense of humor was still in tact through the ordeal....when the medic asked Tyler if he had ever had morphine before, Tyler replied in a raspy Clint Eastwood voice - "not since Nam". Wonder where he got that from?
Since most of these Crossett/Hamburg players know each other on a personal basis off the baseball field, a lot of concern was shown by players from both teams. It was a tender sight to behold when both teams huddled together behind second base to say a prayer for Tyler and his family. Note: It was also an interesting sight to see every high school girl in the stands from Hamburg and Crossett go out on the field to let Tyler know their concern. (You go Petey!)
Upon examination by ACMC, he was loaded up and transported to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. When Paula and I arrived at home after the game, Pierce already had the car packed and ready to go to Little Rock. We arrived at the hospital to find Tyler laying in the bed with his eye black still in place and "buzzing " the nurses to let them know his leg still hurt.
Surgery was performed at about noon on Saturday and lasted for about an hour an a half. Five small incesions around the break and a "nail"(as the doctors called it) and screws were inserted. No cast was applied. Not even one of the moon boots or walking casts. As for me, I was listening in awe as the nurse showed in the orders that Tyler was to get up and walk on the leg on Sunday. She said crutches would be available for stability but he was to walk on the leg and not be afraid to put full body weight on his leg. Tyler was still in a LOT of pain on Saturday and I will be interested to hear how well the first walk went. Modern medicine and othopedic applications/technolgy is amazing. Tyler is scheduled to come home on Monday and be out the next two weeks of school.
Keep Tyler and his family in your prayers. Medical technolgy is one thing but pain and discomfort is still part of the healing process. Also, Tyler was also hoping to possibly be able to play some college ball.
Tyler is a great kid, an excellent athelte, and plays sports for the right reasons with a great attitude. This is the end of his senior year and he will truly be missed by his teammates as the Eagles are approaching district play.
Good luck Tyler, hang in there. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
