Expert Surgeon Once Revealed Why Deion Sanders Had to Get His Toes Severed

Deion Sanders has turned the tide and risen to fame after making a turn toward coaching. However, given the physicality of the gridiron, the athletes have to deal with issues after retiring from the game. Coach Prime was no exception after sustaining compartment syndrome, which led to the toe amputation. An orthopedic surgeon explained the reason for the toe excision.

Barstool Sports’ Coach Prime series highlighted the time when Deion Sanders went through a horrendous time. The Hall of Famer had routine surgery in September to repair a dislocated toe and a swollen nerve. But the situation worsened, and it led to the amputation of two of his left toes. An NYU Langone Health orthopedic surgeon explained the reason for Sanders’ toe separation.

Why did Coach Prime lose two toes?

Dr. Steven Sheskier mentioned via PEOPLE, “They brought him to the hospital and found out relatively quickly that the cause of it was a blood clot in the femoral artery, one of the main arteries that go into your leg. Due to the clots, he wasn’t getting good circulation to his leg, lower leg and foot, and his calf muscle swelled up. The fascia, which goes over the muscle, became extremely tight, crushing the muscle, veins and artery. That’s why he was in so much pain.” 

Dr. Sheskier added It is unusual for this to occur after only having foot surgery, and that there needs to be a root cause. It was most likely a time bomb in his leg.

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Deion Sanders went through a life-threatening situation in 2021. But he is on a new trajectory with the Colorado Buffaloes and is already making moves.

Deion Sanders assembled a seasoned coaching lineup at Colorado

Coach Prime made a disputable move after transitioning from Jackson State to Colorado. After his final game with the Tigers, Sanders has remained busy and moves to reinforce the coaching position with the Buffaloes. The Hall of farmer made substantial additions to the mentoring staff.

According to ESPN, Colorado revealed the advancements to Deion Sanders’ staff. Charles Kelly is the DC/safeties coach, and Sean Lewis is the OC/QB coach. Bill O’Boyle will command the offensive line, while Nick Williams will mentor the defensive ends. Additionally, Sanders brought some coaches from Jackson State to Colorado.

Deion Sanders seems to bring positive change to Colorado. But will he taste the same success as at JSU? It is subject to witness.

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