Best-Case, Worst-Case Injury Scenarios for David Wilson Following Neck 'Burner'

Earlier this year, New York Giants running back David Wilson underwent spinal fusion surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck. The procedure aimed to fix lingering neurological symptoms that did not improve with rest, which the Giants considered a "long shot" to begin with, according to theNew York Post's Paul Schwartz:

The Giants and Wilson were hoping to avoid surgery, on the chance that rest and treatment alone would reduce the herniated disk. That was always considered a long-shot scenario, and now a surgical procedure has been deemed necessary.

The operationand the Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. Frank Cammisa, who led the surgical team according to Schwartzrejuvenated Wilson's career. In fact, the running back himself announced his medical clearance for "everything" earlier this month.

Everything proceeded according to plan until Tuesday, when Schwartz tweeted that a "burner" forced the young back from practice. Newsday's Tom Rockadded that Wilson underwent tests at the Hospital for Special Surgery later that night.

It goes without saying that the entire NFL community hopes for nothing but the best.

To better understand what Wilson is facing, let's take a look at the spine, burnersor "stingers"and a few of the possible scenarios going forward.

Please be aware that the following represents educated speculation and nothing more. As always, precise NFL player medical data, images and testing are not available to the general public.

The Cervical Spine, the Spinal Canal and Stingers

The spinal cord (yellow) runs within the spinal column from the brain to the lower back.

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Best-Case, Worst-Case Injury Scenarios for David Wilson Following Neck 'Burner'