Sports Medicine Team / Injury Report

Blood. Bruises. Broken bones. It's all in a day's work for the PBR's elite Sports Medicine Team. Anytime one the best bull rider's in the world face their one-ton adversaries at a Built Ford Tough Series event, Rich Blyn, Peter Wang and Tony Marek are there to ensure the cowboys receive the best possible care. Rounding out this team of emergency care experts is Dr. Tandy Freeman, one of the country's leading orthopedic surgeons.

"Every time these guys go out there to ride, there is a realistic risk of being maimed or killed."
- Dr. Tandy Freeman Director of Medical Services

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Please note this injury page is updated post event, when the full extent of injuries are known. For the latest injury updates during the event, please check the injury report section within the Event News features.

Viewing injuries for the past 30 days
Last Updated Status Rider News* Reported
Date
Estimated
Return Date
Estimated
Time Missed
11/07/09 Questionable Ryan McConnel Ryan McConnel sustained a bruised chest when he was stepped on after being thrown from his fifth round bull at the PBR Finals.

Bull: Rowdy Houdlum
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/06/09 11/07/09 1-12 Day(s)
11/07/09 Competing Sean Willingham Sean Willingham sustained a strain of his right foreman (supinator muscle) during his fourth round ride at the PBR Finals.

Bull: Real Moody
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/05/09 11/06/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Probable Mike Lee Mike Lee sustained a concussion when he was kicked in the head as he was thrown from his fifth round bull at the PBR Finals.

Bull: Unabomber
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/06/09 11/07/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Probable Luke Snyder Luke Snyder sustained a concussion when his head struck the ground as he was thrown from his fifth round bull at the PBR Finals.

Bull: Charmed I'm Sure
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/06/09 11/07/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Competing Ben Jones Ben Jones sustained a concussion and sprained his neck when his head hit the ground as he was thrown from his bull in the fourth round of the PBR Finals.

Bull: For Real
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/05/09 11/06/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Out Cody Ford Cody Ford is out of competition due to a left hip adductor strain (groin) sustained during the Championship Roun in Portland, OR and aggravating during the opening round of competition at the PBR Finals.

Bull: White Magic
Event: Portland, OR

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10/03/09 11/02/09 1-3 Month(s)
11/07/09 Out Cody Ford Cody Ford bruised his left calf when he was stepped on afterbeing thrown by his fourth round bull at the PBR Finals. He is out of competition with an aggavation of his left groin strain.

Bull: Zorro
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/05/09 12/05/09 1-3 Month(s)
11/07/09 Competing Kasey Hayes Kasey Hayes sustained a concussion when his head hit the ground as he was thrown from his third round at the PBR Finals.

Bull: Sooner Shaker
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/01/09 11/05/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Competing Ednei Caminhas Ednei Caminas bruised his right arm (riding arm) when he was stepped on after being thrown from his bull during the third round of the PBR Finals.

Bull: Range War
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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11/01/09 11/05/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Competing Ednei Caminhas Ednei Caminhas bruised his right elbow (riding hand) when it struck the ground when he was thrown from his bull during the second of the PBR Finals.

Bull: Big Mike
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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10/31/09 11/01/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Competing Cody Campbell Cody Campbell sprained his right ankle when he twisted it dismounting his second round bull at the PBR Finals.

Bull: Uncle Buck
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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10/31/09 11/01/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Competing Luke Snyder Luke Snyder sustained a concussion when his head hit the ground as he was thrown from his second round bull at the PBR Finals. He is competing.

Bull: Secretary of Soul
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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10/31/09 11/01/09 1 Day(s)
11/07/09 Out Zack Brown Zack Brown is out due to a left groin strain sustained during his ride in the opening round of the PBR Finals.

Bull: Pearl Snap
Event: Las Vegas, NV

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10/30/09 11/29/09 1-3 Month(s)
10/18/09 Competing Bryan Richardson Bryan Richardson did not compete in the third round at the Mohegan Sun due to his left shoulder injury. He plans to compete at the PBR Finals.

Bull: Tatanka
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/18/09 10/29/09 1-2 Week(s)
10/18/09 Out Ryan Dirteater Ryan Dirteater sustained a left kne dislocation during the third round at the Mohegan Sun when he was stepped on the bull after hanging his spur in his bull rope after his ride. He was transported to Baccus Hospital in Norwich for tests. This is a serious injury that will require surgery to correct and will likely keep him out for a year.

Bull: Country Boy
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/18/09 01/01/11 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing LJ Jenkins L.J. Jenkins did nor ride Sunday at the Mohegan Sun due to rib injuries sustained earlier in the week. He will compete at the PBR World Finals.



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10/14/09 10/29/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing Cody Nance Cody Nance strained hir right groin during his ride in the second round at the Mohegan Sun. He is competing.

Bull: Hasta Luego
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/17/09 10/18/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Out Luke Snyder Luke Snyder aggravated an injury of his left shoulder (sustained in Kansas City earlier this year) at Columbus. He further aggravated the injuered shoulder during the first round at the Mohegan Sun and was unable to compete in the second and third rounds. He is planning to ride at the PBR Finals.

Event: St Louis, MO

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10/18/09 10/29/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing Brendon Clark Brendon Clark returned to competition in Portland. after injuring his left shoulder in Springfield.

Bull: Slingin' V's
Event: Springfield, MO

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10/18/09 10/02/09 1-12 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing Bryan Richardson Bryan Richardson returnedto competition at the Mohegan Sun after subluxing his left shoulder (free arm) and tearing cartilage at the PBR event in Columbus.

Bull: Tatanka
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/18/09 10/16/09 1-2 Week(s)
10/18/09 Competing Travis Briscoe Travis Briscoe returned to competition at the MohegaSun after spraining his neck in Columbus.

Bull: Voodoo Child
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/18/09 10/16/09 1-3 Week(s)
10/18/09 Probable Kasey Hayes Kasey Hayes bruised his lower back when he was thrown hard to the ground by his first round bull at the Mohegan Sun. He is competing.

Bull: Painted Puppy
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/16/09 10/17/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing Ryan McConnel Ryan McConel sprained his left big toe jumping up on the fence after his first round ride at the Mohegan Sun. He is competing.

Bull: Black Moon
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/16/09 10/17/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing Renato Nunes Renato Nunes bruised his right thigh when he was kicked by his first round bull as he dismounted during the first round at the Mohegan Sun. He is competing.

Bull: Bum
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/16/09 10/17/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing Cody Nance Cody Nance sustained a concussion when his head hit the ground as he was thrown from his first round bull at the Mohegan Sun. He is competing.

Bull: Black Chrome
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/16/09 10/17/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Competing Matt Werries Matt Werries sprained his left wrist (riding hand) during his ride in the first round at the Mohegan Sun. He is competing.

Bull: Creation
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/16/09 10/17/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Probable Mike White Mike White hung up to his bull then was smashed against the fence by his first round bull at the Mohegan Sun sustaining bruising of his right shoulder (riding arm) and back. He is competing.

Bull: Sod Buster
Event: Uncasville, CT

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10/16/09 10/17/09 1 Day(s)
10/18/09 Questionable Brian Canter Brian Canter's plans to return to competition were thwarted by a dirt bike accident near his home in North Carolina in which he sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the previously normal left knee. It is questionable whether he will be able to compete at the PBR Finals but he has started physical therapy with a goal of riding at the Finals with the knee braced.



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10/12/09 10/13/09 1 Day(s)
10/12/09 Probable Travis Briscoe Travis Briscoe sprained his neck when he was thrown from his Championship Round bull in Columbus landing on his head. He is probable for the Mohegan Sun.

Bull: Voodoo Child
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/11/09 10/18/09 1-3 Week(s)
10/12/09 Competing Zack Brown Zack Brown separated his right ribs (costochondral sprain) when he was thrown hard to the ground in the first round in Columbus. He is competing.

Bull: Chug-A-Lug
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/10/09 10/11/09 1 Day(s)
10/12/09 Competing Ross Coleman Ross Coleman sustained a concussion when his head hit the ground as he was thrown from his second round bull in Columbus. He competed in the Championship Round.

Bull: Bikini Slingshot
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/11/09 10/11/09 1 Day(s)
10/12/09 Out Bryan Richardson Bryan Richardson is out with a sprained left shoulder (free arm) sustained when he was thrown hard to the ground on the shoulder by his first round bull in Columbus. He did not compete Sunday. He is undergoing x-rays and a probable MRI this week and is questionable for the Mohegan Sun event.

Bull: Tatanka
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/10/09 10/17/09 1-2 Week(s)
10/12/09 Competing Ryan Dirteater Ryan Dirteater sprained his right knee (MCL) when he landed on his right foot as he dismounted his bull in the first round in Columbus. He is competing.

Bull: Sniper
Event: Columbus, OH

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10/10/09 10/11/09 1 Day(s)
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