Blues central defender Cameron Burgess says the operation on the facial injury he suffered in the Bristol Rovers match has been a success and has posted scans pre- and post-surgery.

Burgess, 26, was accidentally caught in the face by Pirates sub Harvey Saunders in the 62nd minute of the 2-0 victory just over a week ago.

The former Accrington man went to hospital on the night of the game, then saw a specialist later in the week before undergoing the surgery, which he revealed on Twitter has been a success.

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BlueBoots added 21:17 - Sep 22 As my dear late uncle (the reason I'm a Town fan) used to say, never trust a centre-back who looks as if he's never had a broken nose...
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LegendofthePhoenix added 21:19 - Sep 22 OMG, what a mess that was. Get well soon Cam.
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SohoBlue added 21:21 - Sep 22 Yeesh, swift recovery Cam Burgess. That's a serious knock! And who says they don't make them tough any more!
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Bradleyblue89 added 21:45 - Sep 22 what a set of teeth!
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bluesteal74 added 22:22 - Sep 22 Looked nasty hope you have a speedy recovery.
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churchmans added 22:27 - Sep 22 Hope he has a speedy recovery! Best CB at town
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Churchman added 23:14 - Sep 22 Get well soon CB. That is a horrific injury. Had his face been hit much harder he could have very easily died. Thank goodness for the medical people and modern surgical techniques.
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Marcus added 02:04 - Sep 23 Can see the urgency for the surgery. At least doesn't have to wait years for 'elective' surgery.
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JimInGreensboro added 02:12 - Sep 23 They should definitely put his face back on, however.
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ImAbeliever added 07:37 - Sep 23 Speedy recovery CB. Looking forward to seeing you in the flesh.
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Radlett_blue added 09:39 - Sep 23 I had a similar incident when an amateur player. I slid in to make a tackle, just nicked the ball & the sprinting attacker's knee struck me flush on the temple. Team mates thought I'd broken my neck, but although I was knocked out, there were no physical injuries. At half time I had no idea who my team mates were, but played the second half with double vision (we didn't have a sub). Fortunately, no long term damage & I don't think I've been concussed since. Hope the club is cautious about Burgess's rehabilitation & recovery.

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Eireannach_gorm added 13:51 - Sep 23 My brother got a similar injury playing Rugby. He said that he was completely disoriented when it happened. Only later he realised that as his eye socket had been broken , his two eyes were pointing in different directions!
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ozzie added 16:04 - Sep 23 Had simular, from the top of my eye sockets smashed through to my jaw on left side ,all rebuilt, he'll be fine after a few months. No need for the pins to be removed either, if anything his bone structure will be stronger after this . Get well soon 👍
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blueboy1981 added 17:20 - Sep 23 That is an Evil Injury - however it was inflicted. Best Wishes Cameron for your Recovery, be great to see you back as soon as possible. 👍
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