Could former Cowboys star Deion Sanders lose his left foot?
The Hall of Famer has a long history of problems with his left, such that the latest news is shocking but not surprising when considering the past.
Though nothing is certain, the reality is that the Hall of Fame cornerback is facing a serious situation that could result in the amputation of his left foot which has already had multiple operations performed on it.
Deion Sanders faces possible amputation of his left foot.
As you probably know, football is a dangerous game and those who play it are subject to that fact both during and after their career has ended. One such example is former Dallas Cowboys star cornerback, Deion Sanders. The current coach of the University of Colorado Boulder’s football team has been under the knife on several occasions as a result of damage to his left foot. So severe have the effects of playing been, that Sanders is understood to have seen both his big toe and second toe amputated due to blood clots which have subsequently blocked blood flow.
Sadly, things are now worse as Sanders faces yet another procedure that could in fact see the loss of his entire left foot. In a recent video posted by Thee Pregame Show, a YouTube channel dedicated to the Boulder Buffaloes football program, Sanders can be seen in conference with several medical professionals, including orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth Hunt and vascular surgeons Dr. Donald Jacobs and Dr. Max Wohlauer of CU. Additionally, the team’s athletic trainer, Lauren Askevold, was also present.
What has Deion Sanders said about his situation?
Sanders can then be heard explaining that he has no sensation in the bottom of his foot, before adding that he lives in constant pain and moreover that he has one specific toe that he can’t straighten because it’s “dislocated.” The 55-year-old then makes it clear that he wants a solution during this offseason, at which point the doctors in attendance clarify just how serious his situation is. Wohlauer reveals that the circulation in Sanders’ ankle is only 66% of the blood pressure compared to the rest of his body, while Jacobs was frank about the potential risks of the specific procedure that they’re considering. “You just have to understand what the risks are,” Jacobs can be heard saying. “Things can cascade.”
For his part, Sanders maintains a positive attitude during the conversation. “Well, I know what risks are. I only have eight toes. So, I’m pretty sure I understand.” With that said, it’s evident that the smile he has after is not one of happiness. “He could lose the foot,” Jacobs can be heard saying. “It’s a risk.” As Sanders probably is at this moment, we can only hope for the best.