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FOR six weeks, retiring Titans lock Ashley Harrison knew he had a broken neck, but was unable to have the injury properly assessed because of a new tattoo of his son's name.
Harrison suffered a fracture to the C6 vertebrae in his spine when he was collected in a high tackle by Rabbitohs forward Luke Burgess in his club's 40-18 loss on May 10.
He needed an MRI scan to check the damage but it could not be done because he had his second son's name, William, tattooed on his chest during the bye before the NRL Round 9 game.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans cannot be done for six weeks after a new tattoo because they may cause swelling or burning because of metallic ingredients in the ink.
Ashley Harrison with his family, and (inset) the tattoo that prevented him getting proper treatment for a broken neck. Source: Supplied
"It's a weird one but that's what they tell me," Harrison said.
"It doesn't really matter. It hasn't changed anything but I'll get an idea if there's any other damage to the disc or around that break.
"They seem to think because the symptoms have gone down pretty quick I should be right.
"The break will heal, that's no drama, it's just the matter of how the disc has ended up through it all.
"We'll have a bit more of an accurate idea of time frames."
Ashley Harrison injures his neck. Picture: Adam Head Source: News Corp Australia
Harrison had the scan yesterday and will be given the results in the next 48 hours.
"I got it (tattoo) done in the week off because you need a week for it to heal," he said last night.
"Without a crystal ball, there was no way I thought I'd be getting an MRI any time soon."
The 33-year-old veteran originally thought he was just suffering from a stiff neck and concussion, returning to training only a few days later.
When the neck pain and weakness in his left arm did not abate, Harrison was sent for a CAT scan which showed a crack.
Harrison was told he would miss at least six week of the season.
"The doctor assured me it will heal fine but I just can't think about playing for six-eight weeks," he said.
In the worst case scenario he could be forced into an early retirement given there is only a few months left in the regular season.
Ashley Harrison with an injured neck. Picture: Adam Head Source: News Corp Australia
"To be honest with you, I've got no idea. I'd be guessing," he said when asked how long he could be facing on the sidelines.
"It feels like it's improving but I'll know more after this MRI.
"In years gone by I'd get pretty (annoyed) about the situation but I'm used to these things happening throughout the year."
Harrison made his NRL debut in 2000 and has gone on to play 275 games as well as 15 Origins for Queensland.
He has suffered several serious injuries, including an horrific knee injury, throughout his career and said his neck problem was not like the others.
"It's just there the whole time," he said.
"It'll heal but I have to wait the time out.
"The doctor said it was a stable break."
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