Füchse Berlin: Wiede suffers a torn cruciate ligament - season ended early!

Füchse Berlin: Wiede suffers a torn cruciate ligament - season ended early!

The Füchse Berlin have to cope with a tough turnaround in the season: backcourt player Fabian Wiede recently tore a cruciate ligament in his right knee during an exciting Champions League game against Veszprém KC. This bad news was officially announced on Saturday morning. At this point it is clear: Wiede will be out for the rest of the season and will not be able to support the team in this critical phase. The reason for the injury was an unfortunate aerial duel in which Wiede was badly hit after hitting the ground and immediately sustained his knee. Within a very short time he was no longer able to continue playing and was taken off the field on a stretcher, as kreiszeitung-wesermarsch.de reports.

After he returned from Hungary, an MRI scan confirmed the dire diagnosis: a torn cruciate ligament. Wiede expressed his deep sadness and thanked the fans for their well-wishes. He knows that the rehabilitation journey will be long and difficult and realizes how difficult it is for him not to be able to be there for his team. Bob Hanning, the Füchse's managing director, described the injury as a "serious blow to the team" and stated that Wiede was indispensable for the team. Coach Nicolej Krickau also showed understanding for the situation and announced that the team strategy would have to be adjusted. “We have to see how we can cope without Fabian,” said Krickau.

The medical background

A torn cruciate ligament is by no means a rarity in competitive sports, and the discussion about the best treatment method will also be discussed for Wiede. While many athletes undergo surgery in such cases, current evidence shows that conservative therapy without surgery can be just as successful under certain circumstances. Scientific studies such as those in the Sports doctors newspaper discussed, conclude that the decision whether to treat surgically or conservatively must be made on an individual basis, with factors such as age, activity level and the severity of the injury being crucial.

The initial response after an injury of this type is often a conservative approach, particularly if there are no associated injuries. However, in many cases, around 75% of cruciate ligament ruptures are associated with damaging concomitant injuries such as meniscus or cartilage damage, which can affect the chances of a successful return to sport. Therefore, in Wiede's case, the decision about the best treatment option will be crucial.

Wiede has struggled with serious injuries in the past, but his will to fight and return remains undiminished. The foxes and their supporters are keeping their fingers crossed that he will soon be back in shape and can help his team.