“They then needed to put two sutures into my shin and build an internal brace to help my body fuse the tendon back together as best it can.”
“I was in bed and not able to move my legs. I was worried about everything. I was thinking, ‘Will I be able to walk again? How long will it take?'”
Injuries like this often lead to patients exploring accidental injury insurance, hospital indemnity plans, or consulting medical claims adjusters to understand potential reimbursements under their existing policies.
“The best guess is potentially the stress of the day [caused the injury] as there is no real reason why it happened, because there were no signs, it was just a freak accident.”
“The doctor said it was very rare to see two patellar tendons go at the same time.”
The Silent Crowd and a Career in Question
Reflecting on the painful moment, Jones said what stood out most was the sudden shift in the crowd’s energy.
