Perhaps so. I recall that the New York Mets had contracted with a particular medical group to deal with their players' issues, and to perform surgeries. But after a number of Mets players' surgeries and recoveries did not go well, the Mets fired that medical group. One hopes that the university is monitoring outcomes, and making sure that they aren't unusually negative.
Well, patellar tendonitis is a funny thing. You can get it from overuse, incorrect footwear, post-surgery, etc. I've had both YKWs replaced in my knees and one was fine, and the other gets a lil tendonitis every once in a while. There's no one cause and no one solution. A while ago, I read that surgery to correct this issue is somewhat last resort.
I’m pretty sure the standard for all injuries is to avoid surgery unless it is absolutely necessary. It’s very possible they initially hoped they could resolve the issue without surgery.
IMHO not our business to know what occurred in the summer. The players, and sometimes parents, are the gatekeepers of what information gets released.
I am sure Ayanna, her family, her doctors, and the team know the details of her situation. I think that pretty much covers everyone who needs to know.
I would think this step is the decision of Yanna and family. "The team" can't do squat if the athelete and family aren't on board.
More likely '25-'26. She'll be about thirty when fully healthy to play for UCONN. By then she'll be closing in on her second PHD. Another gut punch to UCONN Women Basketball.
What does staying at a Best Western have to do with your response? Do they have Knee seminars? How was the free breakfast?
If she has been dealing with a chronic injury since high school that could be repaired with surgery, why the long wait? Regardless of the basketball season, seems she has been needlessly in pain.
Didn't she already have surgery on it last April or May?
I couldn't remember the real hotel/motel chain that had a series of ads with people being brainiacs because they slept there last night. The knee seminars are next door at a surgery center called Cheap, Sorta Okay. Scrambled eggs are nice and moist; the sliced apple, cinnamon and pure sugar sauce is superb!
Man, you have it worse than me!
I commend you for being consistent. Wrong but consistent.
Playing different sports so you don't have overuse of certain muscles/joints/tendons?
It’s totally unfair to Ice. She is just a freshman+. Having said that she has to look in the mirror and say to herself “ready or not I’m the next woman up” That’s what really good players do.
I guess that didn't work, my original point becomes more valid.
The athlete has the final say, just like any patient. Would you want surgery done without your consent?!
Is it not a trainer and coaches job to protect the athlete from themselves at times? I mean imagine all the concussions that would be played through if not...
Coming from someone who has none of the medical information is probably not a doctor, it is absurd for you to make such a speculation.
Very, very good point imo.
