@nrlphysio: Horrid for Nathan Cleary - taken off on a medicab after suffering a traumatic ankle injury (opposite leg to his previous foot bone stress injury) Hip drop tackle mechanism - tacklers weight comes down on outside of lower leg trapping foot & turns it sideways. Report from sideline of a possible open/compound fracture (bone pierces the skin). If confirmed open wound greatly increases risk of infection, will need washout during surgery to reduce risk. Usual recovery range of ankle fracture/dislocations is 3-4 months but the open nature of the injury increases the uncertainty here & it might not be so clear cut. Plenty more to come here. Thoughts with Cleary - such a significant injury. #nrl #penrithpanthers #nathancleary

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