Posts By Jessica Flynn, M.D.
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1.6K82018 AFC PlayoffsDr. Flynn: Patriots’ health peaking at just the right time
The Patriots are healthy going into this week’s AFC title game against the Chiefs. It’s about more than an empty injury report this week, though. In last Sunday’s matchup against...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:04 AM January 18, 2019 -
2.3K5PatriotsDr. Flynn: Checking in on Gronkowski, Edelman and Brady after Miami
Two up, one down(ish) for the health of the biggest pieces of the Patriots’ offense: ROB GRONKOWSKI Gronk had the performance we were all waiting for against Miami. Is he...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:33 AM December 12, 2018 -
3.3K1PatriotsDr. Flynn: Lack of clear replay makes Sony Michel diagnosis tough
Sony Michel suffered a left ACL tear during his sophomore high school season. He sustained a second undisclosed ligament injury during the 2017 SEC Championship game but was able to...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:15 PM October 21, 2018 -
2.0K1Dr. Jessica Flynn's MailbagDr. Flynn: Taking a look at health of Patriots and Colts as they head into Thursday’s clash
Some injury notes to keep in mind on a short week. When Julian Edelman returns to the field in Foxborough this week, he won’t be close to 100 percent. Edelman...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:54 PM October 3, 2018 -
2.3K9PatriotsDr. Flynn: Breaking down RB injuries for Patriots, Jaguars heading into Sunday
I know you’re all probably busy getting ready for the weekend, but I want to share my best-guess running back predictions with you before Sunday.
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 4:33 PM September 14, 2018 -
2.6K72018 Season PreviewDr. Flynn: Breaking down the Patriots’ injury situation heading into the season
n spite of the thinned number of wide receivers made much more visible by the early-season loss of Julian Edelman to a four-game suspension, the Patriots are entering the season...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:42 PM September 7, 2018 -
3.8K5PatriotsDr. Flynn: What’s going on with Malcolm Mitchell’s knee?
Bill Belichick gave an update on Malcolm Mitchell on Sunday, saying the wide receiver is “day to day” with a knee injury that kept him off of the field all...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:26 PM July 31, 2018 -
3.1K6CelticsDr. Flynn: Examining Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury and possible return timetable vs. Sixers
Jaylen Brown exited the Celtics Game 7 win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a right hamstring injury late in the first half.
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:40 AM April 29, 2018 -
3.2K10CelticsDr. Flynn: Examining the possibilities and recovery timelines for Kyrie Irving’s knee procedure
Kyrie Irving is having a “minimally invasive procedure” on his left knee to “alleviate irritation.” What does that mean for his potential return to the Celtics this year?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:40 PM March 23, 2018 -
9.5K9CelticsDr. Flynn: On Kyrie Irving’s knee, and what could trigger season-ending surgery
Depending on the issue at the root of his knee issues, the surgery option for Celtics' Kyrie Irving could keep him out two weeks to four months.
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:22 PM March 21, 2018 -
2.6K1Dr. Jessica Flynn's MailbagDr. Flynn’s Mailbag: On reports about Gordon Hayward, Antonio Garcia & Patrice Bergeron
Hi everyone! Can’t quite believe it’s been a month since the Super Bowl. In case you’re still feeling the sting, I’ve got some Celtics and Bruins injury thoughts to share...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 1:07 PM March 3, 2018 -
2.6K3Health and fitnessDr. Flynn: Why were the Red Sox so worried about J.D. Martinez’s foot?
The Red Sox took their time evaluating J.D. Martinez’s medical file last week. We learned today that the reason for the delay in signing him was that they wanted to...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:57 PM February 27, 2018 -
3.3K5Dr. Jessica Flynn's MailbagDr. Flynn: Figuring out the specifics of Rob Gronkowski and the concussion protocol
After a bit of initial confusion about whether or not Rob Gronkowski was in a red non-contact jersey at Wednesday’s practice, it appears that the tight end is, indeed, still...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:40 PM January 31, 2018 -
21.4K122017 AFC ChampionshipDr. Flynn: Tom Brady’s injury was no joke, he should be lauded for Sunday night
After nearly a week of widespread speculation about Tom Brady’s thumb injury that ranged from minor flesh wound to near-amputation, we finally got to see the quarterback in action. He...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 6:37 PM January 23, 2018 -
3.8K9BruinsDr. Flynn: Explaining what’s going on with Charlie McAvoy and his very common heart issue
Charlie McAvoy underwent a procedure today to correct a minor, very common cardiac arrhythmia called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). There are a few types of SVT, but Bruins team internist Dr....
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:31 PM January 22, 2018 -
4.8K72017 AFC ChampionshipDr. Flynn’s Mailbag: Final thoughts on Tom Brady’s thumb, and AFC Championship injury breakdown
Happy Championship weekend, everyone! It’s been a tumultuous week for Patriots fans – riding high after a great win against Tennessee, followed by news that Tom Brady injured his throwing hand...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:50 AM January 20, 2018 -
8.0K82017 AFC ChampionshipDr. Flynn: A range of possibilities for Tom Brady’s finger injury
Tom Brady reportedly “jammed” his right (throwing) hand in practice on Wednesday when he was accidentally struck it during a handoff. Unnamed sources say that he had x-rays that revealed “no...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:21 PM January 18, 2018 -
2.2KHealth and fitnessDr. Flynn’s Mailbag: On Malcolm Mitchell, Chris Hogan, Rex Burkhead & Dustin Pedroia
Hi everyone, happy long weekend! Sorry if you’re working Monday like me. This is my first official Friday mailbag of the NFL postseason. I really enjoyed this week’s Q&A with...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 2:14 AM January 13, 2018 -
5.9K4Dr. Jessica Flynn's MailbagDr. Flynn’s Mailbag: On progress and recovery time for Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell
Welcome to my final weekly injury mailbag of the NFL regular season and 2017. Not to worry, I’ll be here answering questions throughout the Patriots’ postseason ride. (Don’t forget, I...
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 6:41 PM December 29, 2017
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