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Sheldon Rankins’ injury prognosis is typically positive, which is good news for the Saints

According to the Hospital for Special Surgery, there’s good reason for optimism for the Saints’ 13th overall pick.

On Tuesday, Sheldon Rankins underwent surgery by Dr. James Andrews to repair his broken fibula suffered in Monday’s New Orleans Saints practice. The initial timeframe given for Rankins’ recovery is 6-8 weeks from his procedure. However, what does the prognosis look like?

After speaking to the Hospital for Special Surgery, which is the official hospital for team physicians for professional sports, I was able to gain some insight. The orthopedic surgeons handle many professional teams, including the New York Giants.