‘I saw my leg was still there’: Mariner reveals gruesome injury details
Deine Mariner, a Broncos player, has shared details about a severe leg injury that nearly resulted in amputation. He experienced acute compartment syndrome during a match against the Sydney Roosters, which led to multiple surgeries to save his leg. Mariner is optimistic about returning to the NRL in eight weeks following his recovery.
- ▪Deine Mariner suffered from acute compartment syndrome after a match against the Sydney Roosters.
- ▪He underwent six surgeries to save his leg, which was at risk due to restricted blood flow.
- ▪Mariner initially thought he had a minor injury but later realized the severity of his condition.
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