Sports Medicine Team / Injury ReportBlood. 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. |
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"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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View as PDF| Date | Rider | Injury Status | Injury News | Injury Occured/ Report Date |
Estimated Return Date |
Estimated Time Missed |
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| 04/27/08 | Brendon Clark | Probable | Brendon Clark sprained his right knee in a collision with a bull fighter after his ride on Saturday in Rosemont, IL. He competed Sunday. Bull: Hat Rack Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/26/08 | 04/27/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Shane Proctor | Competing | Shane Proctor did not get on a reride bull Saturday in Rosemont, IL after being knocked out when, during the ride, the bull's horn struck his helmet bending his face mask. Bull: Little Johnny Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/26/08 | 05/03/08 | 1-6 Week(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Reese Cates | Questionable | Reese Cates broke the small finger of his riding hand during his ride Saturday in Rosemont, IL. He competed Sunday, will be seen by a hand surgeon on Monday, and is questionable for Des Moines. Bull: Crown of Thorns Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/26/08 | 05/03/08 | 1-6 Week(s) |
| 04/27/08 | J. B. Mauney | Probable | J.B. Mauney bruised his right leg and aggravated an old MCL sprain of his left knee when he was thrown off and stepped on by his Championship Round bull, Little Slim. He is probable for Des Moines. Bull: Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/27/08 | 05/04/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Ednei Caminhas | Questionable | Ednei Caminhas bruised his right thigh and sciatic nerve when his Championship Round ull, Booger Butt, threw him into the chute. He is questionable for Des Moines. Bull: Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/27/08 | 05/04/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Chris Shivers | Out | Chris Shivers broke his left cheekbone and eye socket when his Championship Round bull, Cowboy, pulled him down into the slide gate. He was unable to take a reride bull. He will undergo surgery to reduce and fix the broken bones. Bull: Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/27/08 | 05/11/08 | 2-6 Week(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Brian Canter | Out | Brian Canter sustained a concussion when his head hit nthe ground as he was thrown off of his bull in the qualifying round on Sunday in Rosemont, IL. He did not compete in the Championship Round and is questionable for Des Moines. Bull: Man Law Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/27/08 | 05/04/08 | 1-4 Week(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Brendon Clark | Competing | Brendon Clark sustained a concussion when his head hit the ground on dismount from his bull, Alice Cooper, in the qualifying round on Sunday in Rosemont, IL. He competed in the Championship Round. Bull: Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/27/08 | 04/28/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/27/08 | J. B. Mauney | Competing | J.B. Mauney aggravated his separated left shoulder when he landed on it Saturday in Rosemont, IL. Bull: Big Rig Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/26/08 | 04/27/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Wiley Petersen | Competing | Wiley Petersen bruised his left calf when he was stepped on by his bull as he was thrown off Saturday in Rosemont, IL. Bull: Buckwheat Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/26/08 | 04/27/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/27/08 | Tyler Pankewitz | Competing | Tyler Pankewitz lacerated his right forearm (free hand) during his ride. It was sutured in the training room and he took reride bull. Bull: Rowdy Houldum Event: Rosemont, IL Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/26/08 | 04/27/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/27/08 | McKennon Wimberly | Out | McKennon Wimberly is our with a right groin strain sustained in Albuquerque and aggravated this past week when a bull fell with him. He is doubtful for Des Moines and probable for San Antonio. Bull: Kansas Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/27/08 | 05/17/08 | 1-6 Week(s) |
| 04/26/08 | Mike White | Competing | Mike White returns to competition in Chicago. Bull: Total Darkness Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/26/08 | 04/26/08 | 1-4 Week(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Tony Mendes | Competing | Tony Mendes is returning to competition in Chicago following surgery to remove torn cartilage from his left knee. Bull: Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/22/08 | 04/26/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Jared Farley | Competing | Jared Farley is returning to competition in Chicago after spraining his shoulder in Omaha. Bull: Little Willie Event: Omaha, NE Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/22/08 | 04/26/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Jared Farley | Out | Jared Farley is out with a sprained shoulder (riding hand) sustained Friday night in Omaha. He is probable for Chicago. Bull: Little Willie Event: Omaha, NE Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/11/08 | 04/12/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Jarrod Craig | Out | Jarrod Craig is out for six months with a left shoulder dislocation and rotator cuff tear (free arm) that is going to require surgery. Bull: Event: Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/10/08 | 10/07/08 | 6-8 Month(s) |
| 04/22/08 | McKennon Wimberly | Probable | McKennon Wimberly bruised his left knee when he was hit by the bull's horn as he dismounted his bull in the Championship Round in Billings. He is probable for Chicago. Bull: Far North Event: Billings, MT Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/20/08 | 04/26/08 | 6-12 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Brian Canter | Probable | Brian Canter sprained his right knee during his ride on Sunday in Billings. He is probable for Chicago. Bull: Sand Trap Event: Billings, MT Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/20/08 | 04/26/08 | 6-12 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Brendon Clark | Probable | Brendon CLark sprained his right hand (riding hand) during his ride Sunday in Billings. He declined a reride bull but is probable for Chicago. Bull: Trump Tower Event: Billings, MT Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/20/08 | 04/26/08 | 6-12 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Colby Yates | Competing | Colby Yates sprained his left thumb (riding hand) during his ride Sunday in Billings. Bull: Wild Wolf Event: Billings, MT Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/20/08 | 04/21/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Guilherme Marchi | Competing | Guilherme Marchi is competing with a sprained right elbow (riding arm) sustained in the Championship Round in Omaha. Bull: Voodoo Child Event: Omaha, NE Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/12/08 | 04/13/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Clayton Foltyn | Competing | Clayton Foltyn is competing with a sprained right elbow (riding arm). Bull: Event: Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/13/08 | 04/14/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Chris Shivers | Competing | Chris Shivers separated his left shoulder (riding arm) when he landed hard on it as he was thrown to the ground Saturday night in Billings. Bull: Cowboy Cool Event: Billings, MT Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/19/08 | 04/20/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Jimmy Lathero | Competing | Jimmy Lathero bruised his right arm (free arm) when he was stepped on after being thrown off of his bull Saturday night in Billings. Bull: Blue Boy Event: Billings, MT Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/19/08 | 04/20/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/22/08 | Clayton Williams | Competing | Clayton Williams sprained his right hand (riding hand) during his ride Friday night in Billings. Bull: Diez Event: Billings, MT Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/18/08 | 04/19/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/18/08 | Robson Palermo | Out | Robson Palermo is out with a broken left fibula sustained when he twisted his knee on Saturday in Omaha. Bull: Event: Omaha, NE Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/12/08 | 05/10/08 | 4-8 Week(s) |
| 04/18/08 | Brendon Clark | Competing | Brendon Clark returns to competition in Billings after sitting out the second round in Omaha due to a concussion sustained in the first round when he was thrown to the ground striking his head. Bull: Busta Move Event: Omaha, NE Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/11/08 | 04/18/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/18/08 | Tony Mendes | Out | Tony Mendes remains out after surgery to remove torn cartilage from his left knee. Bull: Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/18/08 | 04/25/08 | 1-2 Week(s) |
| 04/18/08 | Mike White | Out | Mike White remains out with a concussion sustained in Nampa. Bull: Total Darkness Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/18/08 | 04/25/08 | 1-4 Week(s) |
| 04/18/08 | Chris Shivers | Competing | Chris Shivers returns to competition in Billings after undergoing surgery to remove three screws from his left leg. Bull: Event: Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/18/08 | 04/18/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/12/08 | Chris Shivers | Out | Chris Shivers is out recovering from surgery to remove screws from his left leg inserted with a rod to fix a tibia fracture sustained at the 2006 World Cup in Hawaii. He is probable for Billings. Bull: Event: Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/12/08 | 04/18/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/12/08 | Chris Shivers | Out | Chris Shivers is out recovering from surgery to remove screws from his left leg inserted with a rod to fix a tibia fracture sustained at the 2006 World Cup in Hawaii. He is probable for Billings. Bull: Event: Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/12/08 | 04/18/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/12/08 | Robson Palermo | Competing | Robson Palermohas returned to competition in Omaha after being out with a bruised leg. Bull: Boston's Best Bet Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/12/08 | 04/11/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/12/08 | Mike White | Out | Mike White remains out with a concussion sustained in Nampa. Bull: Total Darkness Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/12/08 | 04/19/08 | 1-4 Week(s) |
| 04/12/08 | Tony Mendes | Out | Tony Mendes underwent arthroscopy of his left knee to remove toorn cartilage. He is probable for Billings. Bull: Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/12/08 | 04/18/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/06/08 | L.J. Jenkins | Competing | L.J. Jenkins strained his right groin and abdomen when he hung up to his bull. He is competing. Bull: Rodeo Suntan Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/05/08 | 04/11/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/06/08 | Tony Mendes | Out | Tony Mendes did not compete Saturday in Nampa due to a torn cartilage in his left knee. Bull: Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/05/08 | 04/12/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/06/08 | Guilherme Marchi | Competing | Guilherme Marchi sprained his left ankle dismounting his bull. He is competing. Bull: Liquid Kitty Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/04/08 | 04/05/08 | 1-12 Day(s) |
| 04/05/08 | Jarrod Craig | Competing | Jarrod Craig sustained a concussion when he was pulled down onto the bull's horn in the chute. He completed his ride but declined a reride option. Bull: Hope So Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/03/08 | 04/04/08 | 1-12 Day(s) |
| 04/05/08 | Tony Mendes | Competing | Tony Mendes struck his chin on the bull's head during his ride lacerating his head. It was sutured in the training room. He is competing. Bull: Perfect Poison Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/04/08 | 04/05/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/04/08 | Mike White | Out | Mike White is out of competition due to a concussion that he sustained when he was thrown hard onto his butt and back. Bull: Total Darkness Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/03/08 | 04/25/08 | 1-4 Week(s) |
| 04/04/08 | Ednei Caminhas | Competing | Ednei Caminhas bruised his right arm (riding arm) when he was struck by the bull's horn as he dismounted. He is competing. Bull: Mandan Moonshine Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/03/08 | 04/04/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/04/08 | Ned Cross | Competing | Ned Cross sprained his right sacroiliac joint (pelvis) when he landed hard on his buttocks. He is competing. Bull: Grid Mark Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/03/08 | 04/04/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/04/08 | Brendon Clark | Competing | Brendon Clark sprained his right ring finger when he was thrown from his bull. He is competing. Bull: Buzzard Perch Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/03/08 | 04/04/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/04/08 | Brendon Clark | Competing | Brendon Clark sprained his right ring finger when he was thrown from his bull. He is competing. Bull: Buzzard Perch Event: Nampa, ID Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/03/08 | 04/04/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Robson Palermo | Out | Robson Palermo is out with a bruised left leg. He is probable for Omaha. Bull: Boston's Best Bet Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
04/03/08 | 04/11/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Guilherme Marchi | Competing | Guilherme Marchi sprained his left knee (tib-fib joint) dismountng his bull. He is competing. Bull: Derringer Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/30/08 | 04/03/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Guilherme Marchi | Competing | Guilherme Marchi pulled his left groin during his ride. He is competing. Bull: Rewind Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/29/08 | 03/30/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | McKennon Wimberly | Probable | McKennon Wimberly pulled his left groin during his ride. He is competing. Bull: Kansas Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/30/08 | 03/31/08 | 1-3 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Robson Palermo | Questionable | Robson Palermo bruised his left leg when he was stepped on after he was thrown from his bull. He is questionable for Nampa. Bull: Boston's Best Bet Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/30/08 | 04/06/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Robson Palermo | Questionable | Robson Palermo bruised his left leg when he was stepped on after he was thrown from his bull. He is questionable for Nampa. Bull: Boston's Best Bet Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/30/08 | 04/06/08 | 1-3 Week(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Mike White | Competing | Mike White sprained his left wrist (free hand) when he landed on his hand and sustained a concussion when his head struck the ground as he was thrown from his bull. He is competing. Bull: Red Chester Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/29/08 | 03/30/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Chris Shivers | Competing | Chris Shivers sprained his neck when he was hooked by the bull and his head was driven into the ground after he dismounted his bull. He is competing. Bull: Holy Moly Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/29/08 | 03/30/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Brendon Clark | Competing | Brendon Clark sustained a concussion when he struck his head on the ground dismounting his bull. He is competing. Bull: Commotion Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/29/08 | 03/30/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Austin Meier | Competing | Austin Meier bruised his low back when he was hooked after being thrown off of his bull. He is competing. Bull: Player Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/29/08 | 03/30/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Josh Koschel | Competing | Josh Koschel struck his head on the ground when he was thrown from his bull. He is competing. Bull: Flat Creek Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/29/08 | 03/30/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 04/03/08 | Tyler Pankewitz | Competing | Tyler Pankewitz sustained a concussion when his head hit the ground, sprained his low back when he was run over and sprained his right knee (MCL) when he was stepped on after being thrown off of his bull, Crooked Face, Friday in Albuquerque. Bull: Event: Albuquerque, NM Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/30/08 | 1-12 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Greg Potter | Out | Greg Potter underwent surgey Wednesday for a torn right rotastor cuff. He wil be out for 6 months. Bull: Event: Nashville, TN Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 09/26/08 | 6-6 Month(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Wiley Petersen | Competing | Wiley Petersen returns to competition in Albuquerque after breaking his left collarbone in Worcester. Bull: Event: Worcester, MA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/28/08 | 2-4 Month(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Helton Barbosa | Competing | Helton Barbosa returns to competition in Albuquerque after injuruing his left groin in Kansas City. Bull: More Bucks Event: Kansas City, MO Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/28/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Helton Barbosa | Competing | Helton Barbosa returns to competition in Albuquerque after injuruing his left groin in Kansas City. Bull: More Bucks Event: Kansas City, MO Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/28/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Adriano Moraes | Competing | Adriano Moraes returns to competition in Albuquerque. Bull: Bob's Boots Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/28/08 | 1-12 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Mike White | Competing | Mike White returns to competition in Albuquerque after injuring his back and pelvis in Tacoma. Bull: Drop Zone Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/28/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Bryan Richardson | Competing | Bryan Richardson returns to competition in Albuquerque. Bull: 3 Spot Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/28/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | L.J. Jenkins | Competing | L.J. Jenkins returns to competition in Albuquerque after sustaining a concussion in Tacoma. Bull: Red Man Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/28/08 | 03/28/08 | 1-12 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Brian Herman | Competing | Brian Herman strained a muscle under his right shoulder blade during his ride Saturday in Tacoma. He is competing. Bull: Quick Draw Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/15/08 | 03/16/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Kolt Donaldson | Competing | Kolt Donaldson strained his neck when he landed on his head when he was thrown from his bull in the first round in Tacoma. He is competing. Bull: Just Say No Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/15/08 | 03/16/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | Cole Taylor | Competing | Cole Taylor strained his low back when he landed hard on his shoulders after being thrown from his bull Saturday night in Tacoma. He is competing. Bull: Apache Leap Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/15/08 | 03/16/08 | 1 Day(s) |
| 03/28/08 | J. B. Mauney | Competing | J.B. Mauney sustained a mildly separated left shoulder (riding arm) when he landed on his shoulder as he was throw from his reride bull Saturday in Tacoma. He is competing. Bull: Event: Tacoma, WA Click here to see all related information to this injury |
03/15/08 | 03/16/08 | 1 Day(s |