An actual doctor sez …

[oldude]

Every injury is different. As I pointed out in another thread NBA players Yao Ming & Lorenzen Wright were both back on the court in 2 months after their tibial fractures. Kobe Bryant, at age 35, was still rehabbing after 12 weeks when the Lakers shut him down after the team had tanked without him. Jayson Williams career was over after he incurred both a tibial fracture and a torn meniscus which required surgery.

In Paige’s case, the doctors who have examined her and reviewed the MRI report from the radiologist are the most qualified people on the planet to deliver a prognosis on when she can return from this injury. Their prognosis is 6-8 weeks. Until I hear otherwise from Paige’s doctors, that’s what I will hang my hat on.

 

[Glenn]

Paige's injury is quite similar to Kobe Bryant's in 2013--same fracture from hyperextension.

Breaking Down the Latest Kobe Bryant Injury - In Street Clothes

Just 11 days after making a celebrated return to the court, Kobe Bryant will again miss time after suffering a fracture to the lateral plateau of his tibia. The injury occurred in a Lakers’ win over the Grizzlies. Bryant was attempting to back down Tony Allen when he took an awkward step...

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And he then sat out the rest of the year, although initially they expected him back in 6-8 weeks. He was 34 at the time, hopefully Paige's injury is less severe.

 

[oldude]

Paige's injury is quite similar to Kobe Bryant's in 2013--same fracture from hyperextension.

Breaking Down the Latest Kobe Bryant Injury - In Street Clothes

Just 11 days after making a celebrated return to the court, Kobe Bryant will again miss time after suffering a fracture to the lateral plateau of his tibia. The injury occurred in a Lakers’ win over the Grizzlies. Bryant was attempting to back down Tony Allen when he took an awkward step...

instreetclothes.com

And he then sat out the rest of the year, although initially they expected him back in 6-8 weeks. He was 34 at the time, hopefully Paige's injury is less severe.

As I have pointed out, Kobe was 35, the Lakers had tanked in his absence and were highly likely to miss the playoffs, so the team decided to shut him down. Yao Ming & Lorenzen Wright both got back on the court closer to the 8 week timeframe.

As info, Yao Ming is 7’6” and his playing weight was approximately 300 lbs. Just standing upright put a significant load on his joints.

 

[BRS24]

I clicked on the link to the article and it directed me to a sale the Courant is having. I signed up for a six month subscription for one dollar. I've done that for the last couple of years and unsubscribed when the six months are up. I have access to all the articles for the rest of the season.

Ooh. Thanks for heads up. Just did the same.

 

[ballerfan]

I’m going to trust Paige’s doctors. I’m not going to look up information on the Internet and make a prognosis.

Having said that, I did find useful this discussion of her injury by a doctor at the Mayo Clinic.

 

[AmeriConn]

I’m going to trust Paige’s doctors. I’m not going to look up information on the Internet and make a prognosis.

Having said that, I did find useful this discussion of her injury by a doctor at the Mayo Clinic.

This was excellent. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Linart]

This was excellent. Thank you for sharing.

By far and away, the best explanation!

 

[UCTitleTown]

Plan on not having Paige the rest of the season. If she comes back, it's a bonus. The other players need to step up and have the mindset that it's their show now. It shouldn't be about holding down the fort until she returns to save them. There is a lot of talent on this team and they need to play to their potential.

 

[UcMiami]

On the OP, what I take from this Drs. statement is that 20 years ago this would simply be defined as a 'bone bruise' but with better technology (MRI) they can see tiny fracture (lines) that probably exist in almost all 'bone bruises.' The announced recovery timeline defines the 'fracture' as being minimal