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NJHusky said:
Not a doc, but lots of experience with knee surgeries....bike is non load bearing and important to keep range of motion. movement moves synovial fluid and helps the knee
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Synovial fluid?? You pass for an expert on the Boneyard.
 
jibsey said:
Question, If your meniscus is injured notably how could you “crush” the bike?
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I would think that's a good sign. I had a meniscus problem and can see crushing the bike.
 
WhereistheDove? said:
I’m not sure how you could draw any inference from that statement whatsoever. If he was going to play against Kansas, it was always going to be a really short timeline between when he gets cleared and the game.
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Easy. Team won't know until later today of he is cleared to anything beyond shooting.

That means he will have at most one day to go from sitting out 3 weeks to being in game shape.

Even 5-10 minutes at game speed against Kansas is a tall ask.
 
Chin Diesel said:
Easy. Team won't know until later today of he is cleared to anything beyond shooting.

That means he will have at most one day to go from sitting out 3 weeks to being in game shape.

Even 5-10 minutes at game speed against Kansas is a tall ask.
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I mean I agree, it’s just always been a tall ask. My point is more that if he was going to play, that was always going to be the case and they haven’t shot it down yet. There was no scenario where he gets 2 full weeks of practice after a procedure on his knee. So the fact that they’re making the decision on this less than a week out probably shouldn’t be interpreted as a sign one way or the other.
 
Connecticut13 said:
The article posted earlier in this thread. Certainly sounds like an arthroscopic meniscectomy given the 2-4 week timeframe.
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would they remove cartilage in someone so young and with a pro career? Wouldn't they try to pin it?
 
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NJHusky said:
would they remove cartilage in someone so young and with a pro career? Wouldn't they try to pin it?
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the shave instead of the repair is what Kemba had before his junior year, DWade also had the same done at Marquette. Also probably not a coincidence that knee issues came back to haunt them later down the line. From what I've read a repair is not always an option though, I think we have real doctors that post here so they could provide better insight.
 
aceboon said:
the shave instead of the repair is what Kemba had before his junior year, DWade also had the same done at Marquette. Also probably not a coincidence that knee issues came back to haunt them later down the line. From what I've read a repair is not always an option though, I think we have real doctors that post here so they could provide better insight.
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Kemba is why I question the shave...He lost 5 years of his career because of his knees
 
aceboon said:
the shave instead of the repair is what Kemba had before his junior year, DWade also had the same done at Marquette. Also probably not a coincidence that knee issues came back to haunt them later down the line. From what I've read a repair is not always an option though, I think we have real doctors that post here so they could provide better insight.
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NJHusky said:
would they remove cartilage in someone so young and with a pro career? Wouldn't they try to pin it?
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I am not a doctor, but I have had mutiple ACL/meniscus surgeries. The mensicus on its own, is not big deal. Its quick an easy to shave a little off - the problem people have is they have their meniscus "trimmed" multiple times and that is usually the cause for further knee troubles down the line, but once is not a big deal at all. Fully repairing the meniscus is, I believe, 6 weeks no weight bearing so much more complicated procedure
 
NJHusky said:
Kemba is why I question the shave...He lost 5 years of his career because of his knees
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I bet Kemba had his knee shaved more than once which can damage the cartilage down the line, like we saw with him
 
crazyUCfan23 said:
I am not a doctor, but I have had mutiple ACL/meniscus surgeries. The mensicus on its own, is not big deal. Its quick an easy to shave a little off - the problem people have is they have their meniscus "trimmed" multiple times and that is usually the cause for further knee troubles down the line, but once is not a big deal at all. Fully repairing the meniscus is, I believe, 6 weeks no weight bearing so much more complicated procedure
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the recoveries for the full repair are longer, Jaren Jackson Jr and James Wiseman are two that come to mind that had full repairs recently and their recoveries took like 8 months
 
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aceboon said:
Maybe I completely missed it but this is the first time I've seen someone in sports media acknowledge it was a meniscus injury. Given the recovery timeframe we were given and the terms used by the team as a "procedure" I figured that's what it was, but DraftExpress stated it in their writeup that was posted this morning.


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I'm looking forward to the return of Castle, whom I wasn't able to see when UConn played Indiana and Texas last week at Madison Square Garden. Castle had right knee surgery for a meniscus injury that has kept him out of action since Nov. 11. Castle told ESPN's Myron Medcalf he is targeting the Huskies' game versus Kansas on Dec. 1, but sources told ESPN returning for the North Carolina game Dec. 5 or even the Gonzaga game on Dec. 15 is a possibility depending on his recovery. During his more recent action, Castle put up 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in 25 minutes versus Stonehill. He has been drawing rave reviews from UConn's coaching staff for his defense, passing, versatility and coachability. -- Givony
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Arthroscopic surgery, while now commonplace, is simply amazing! I had both knees scoped and I was back to normal in 3 and 6 weeks.
 
aceboon said:
the recoveries for the full repair are longer, Jaren Jackson Jr and James Wiseman are two that come to mind that had full repairs recently and their recoveries took like 8 months
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I didn't realize it was that long...I just saw a Mass General protocol that full sport was 6+ months...hopefully he's fine in another week or 2 and it doesn't happen again.

But what's with the flooring? Castle slips and then the kid from Manhattan is out for the year.
 
I'm sure an awful lot has changed since I had a menisectomy, but at the time cutting away the damaged area was the only option. The doctor said much of the meniscus has no blood flow and can't heal no matter how much time you give it. So the course of action could depend on exactly what part of the mensicus was damaged.
 
EBonz30 said:
From Hurley’s press conference last night it seemed if everything goes well he’d be back verse North Carolina.

For the people who are stressing this- not sure why- it’s not even December yet- goal is to be at the best in February & March.

UConn will fight hard verse Kansas- should be a great game- really looking forward to it- need get some good mins from Diarra, Ball, & Samson- if two out of three play well UConn should be in good shape.
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It’s been forever since we beat KU. Let’s just do that. Preferably without a healing Castle. Extend our ooc to 24(?) games and dismiss the next two preferably UNC. Zags proudest they owe us but may still flinch from the beating we laid on them last spring
 
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Based on zero inside information whatsoever, my gut feeling is that he doesn't play against Kansas or UNC, maybe gets a few minutes to shake off the rust against Pine Bluff, and then plays 15-18 minutes against Gonzaga before training wheels come off.
 
I agree with you both, Kansas just seems unlikely all around. There are easier games not too far out that would give him the rest and ramp back up to game shape before the next tough segment of the schedule if he sits out as far as Gonzaga. Even if he's 100% I don't think you should toss him into the fire of the three big games coming up without a tune up game or three.
 
Chief00 said:
I am much more focused on patiently getting Stephon back healthy than beating Kansas on 12/1. Sure, I would like both to happen, but his long term knee health is more important.
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Damn. I hear ya for sure but it would be a shame to not have him for at least a little bit against KU. Would love for them to see our team at full strength. Sucks.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
Based on zero inside information whatsoever, my gut feeling is that he doesn't play against Kansas or UNC, maybe gets a few minutes to shake off the rust against Pine Bluff, and then plays 15-18 minutes against Gonzaga before training wheels come off.
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You are probably right. But if the Dr. cleared him, I can see Hurley giving him 5 minutes just so he doesn't miss the experience.
 
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Deepster said:
I hate this place for the fact I’ll be eating spaghettios dip this weekend.
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If you do actually go for it, know that you can use the corner of the tortilla chip to spear the little meatballs and keep them from rolling off.

Mind you this is circa ‘92 so shrinkflation might have rendered that tip useless.
 
GHSWolverines said:
We won 5 games without him and 2 of those were big games at the garden. Yes I would love him back but do we really need him badly?
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Not enough to compromise a full recovery from an injury.
 
Chin Diesel said:
Well, that doesn't sound promising for him to play on Friday.

If the doctor clears him on Tuesday, it merely allows Castle to ramp up beyond a shoot around session.
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I know the hype and maybe it is deserved. I saw him live vs way overmatched Stonehill. He did zilch in the first half and had a great 2nd half. I hope he lives up to the billing and hope we get to see him soon against tough completion. He got to the hoop at will vs Stonehill, and I want to see what he can do against a D that makes it harder for him to penetrate. He maybe took one jumper that I saw , shot great from the foul line. Does he have enough of a jumper to keep better a better D honest? He looked pretty strong. In the meantime our guard play ain’t shabby without him.
 
Mid December would be great. Good tune up with Gonzaga and then a full Big East schedule! Losing to Kansas and or NC will only motivate everyone! Facing adversity now will only make this team stronger! Add in the challenges of conference play
and the hope is the team matures to make a significant run in March!
 
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