What has happened to Andrew Fifita?
Sharks prop Andrew Fifita has been placed in an induced coma and is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday after suffering a fracture to his larynx. “He is receiving the best possible care and all going well, it is expected he will recover in hospital for an extended period,” the Sharks said in a statement.
Is Fifita still in a coma?
The 32-year-old remains in the hospital in Brisbane and is currently speaking with the assistance of a tracheostomy tube. He says he had to be taught how to walk and talk again, and is still recovering to his normal self.
How heavy is fifita?
David Fifita (rugby league, born 2000)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Fifita Jnr |
| Born | 25 February 2000 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb) |
How old is fifita?
32 years (June 28, 1989)
Andrew Fifita/Age
Is Fifita related to Andrew Fifita?
Fifita is the twin brother of fellow Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player Andrew Fifita, and cousin of Gold Coast Titans player David Fifita He is not related to John Fifita, a former St George Dragons player.
Who tackled Fifita?
It’s not immediately clear when Fifita suffered the injury, although he did receive treatment after an incident in the final minute of the first half of the match in Redcliffe, when he was tackled by Kurt Mann and Sauaso Sue after a hit-up 30 metres out from his own line.
Can you break your larynx?
Laryngeal fracture is a rare and potentially life-threatening traumatic injury with a reported incidence of 1 in 30,000 patients who present to the emergency department. Because of the uncommon nature of this injury and low physician awareness, many laryngeal fractures go undiagnosed.
Who is Fifita brother?
David Fifita
Latu Fifita
Andrew Fifita/Brothers
Is fifita related to David?
Who is the heaviest player in NRL?
Big Sam Kasiano
Big Sam Kasiano is the heaviest player in the NRL at a whopping 133kgs!
What nationality is fifita?
Australian
Andrew Fifita/Nationality
Is fifita related to Andrew Fifita?
How much weight did Andrew Fifita lose in the off season?
Cronulla Sharks star Andrew Fifita has revealed details of an incredible body transformation after he blew out to more than 137kg over the NRL off-season. The rampaging prop is set to start the new season at the lightest weight of his playing career after shredding the kilos over the summer.
Why was Andrew Fifita taken to the hospital?
Fifita reported difficulty swallowing and had a hoarse voice after a blow to the throat in the second half of the game. Around 20 minutes after the game ended, Fifita was brought out of the dressing sheds and onto the field where he was examined before being taken to hospital by ambulance.
When does Andrew Fifita run out of the NRL?
Andrew Fifita will run out in 2021 much lighter than he was in 2020. Pic: Getty “I didn’t want to jump on the scale and show the boys I was a fat mess,” he said.