Jusuf Nurkic Injury (Updates might be included)

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What are the chances of him re-injuring the leg?
 
julius said:
What are the chances of him re-injuring the leg?
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I've heard that the bone usually heals stronger after a break like this. That might be complete nonsense, I've just heard it a lot.

And I have no idea if there's any increased risk of him injuring something other than the same bone.
 
February is his projected return, I personally hope he waits longer unless the team turns the season around. A fully healed Nurk would be a smarter play than rushing him back.
 
RipCityWarrior said:
February is his projected return, I personally hope he waits longer unless the team turns the season around. A fully healed Nurk would be a smarter play than rushing him back.
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What makes you think February would be "rushing him back"? If he plays in February I'm sure it's because he is fully healed.
 
Scalma said:
How do you rush back from a broken bone? It’s either healed or it’s not.
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I'm guessing it could be mental. Over compensating, not ready to put full weight/force on his legs, etc. Runs the risk of injuring another part of his body by over compensating.
 
wizenheimer said:
looking at PG13's timeline needs context...

it was about 8 months but George played like shit when he came back. He only averaged 15 minutes and he only played 6 games. He even said he thought he came back too early, but just wanted to get some game action before the season was done

another bit of context is that George was about 50-60 pounds lighter than Nurkic. That's significant and it's probably certain that added mass means a little longer time to get back to basketball activity
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Hayward had a weak return as well, he was scared of contact and physical play when he came back (which is understandable).
 
julius said:
I'm guessing it could be mental. Over compensating, not ready to put full weight/force on his legs, etc. Runs the risk of injuring another part of his body by over compensating.
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That's going to be pretty much the case no matter when he comes back.
 
CupWizier said:
That's going to be pretty much the case no matter when he comes back.
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Ive never had the type of injury he had, but Ive had several serious sports injuries and I’d concur with this, its so hard mentally and definitely takes a while to get your mind right.
 
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/broken-bones-grow-back-stronger-sort

“During the reparative phase a mineral deposit at the site of the break is formed called a callus. This calcium collection is really strong, so, while the bone is healing there is a period when the break site is stronger than it ever has been. But, the rest of the bone surrounding the break site actually demineralizes because of inactivity (since you’re probably in a cast). So the bone overall weakens during the healing process.

When all is said and done the bone will return to basically the strength it was before you fell off your bike, no stronger, or weaker.”
 
Obviously everybody’s situation is different. I have mentioned on here that my son broke his leg on August 29, 2018 the first football game of his senior season in high school. Spiral fracture of his tibia AND fibula. Had surgery, rehabbed and was finally given a go to go full speed on June 1, 2019. Reported to college in LA July 6, 2019 for the skill position players to start training for the season. Everything up to that point was fine. Full training camp started the middle of August and that was when he started having problems. Swelling after practices, pain where they inserted all the terminator style metal. He decided to redshirt. November 1, 2019 he had surgery to remove all the rods and screws. Doc said that should really help and it has. He is in the middle of rehabbing again and is feeling good again.
We will see when he’s back with full contact, but the doctor did say it should be stronger than before if you can believe it.
Nobody’s injuries are the same obviously, but that’s why I hope Nurk just eases back in or even waits til next season. Gotta think big picture. Whiteside is holding down the fort pretty well in my opinion.
 
THE HCP said:
Obviously everybody’s situation is different. I have mentioned on here that my son broke his leg on August 29, 2018 the first football game of his senior season in high school. Spiral fracture of his tibia AND fibula. Had surgery, rehabbed and was finally given a go to go full speed on June 1, 2019. Reported to college in LA July 6, 2019 for the skill position players to start training for the season. Everything up to that point was fine. Full training camp started the middle of August and that was when he started having problems. Swelling after practices, pain where they inserted all the terminator style metal. He decided to redshirt. November 1, 2019 he had surgery to remove all the rods and screws. Doc said that should really help and it has. He is in the middle of rehabbing again and is feeling good again.
We will see when he’s back with full contact, but the doctor did say it should be stronger than before if you can believe it.
Nobody’s injuries are the same obviously, but that’s why I hope Nurk just eases back in or even waits til next season. Gotta think big picture. Whiteside is holding down the fort pretty well in my opinion.
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I tend to think whitesides been good, not good as good as Nurk but he isnt the “problem”.

Hope your sons rehab goes well, sorry to hear he’s having to rehab again, that sucks...
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
Ive never had the type of injury he had, but Ive had several serious sports injuries and I’d concur with this, its so hard mentally and definitely takes a while to get your mind right.
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He was Born on 1994. War on Bosnia was 1992-95. I don't think he's got snowflake mentality. He wll be fine.
 
VanillaGorilla said:
What makes you think February would be "rushing him back"? If he plays in February I'm sure it's because he is fully healed.
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I don’t know that it would be rushing him back. My thoughts were aligned with how player that have injuries of this nature are slow to regain their previous form. With that in mind and as important as nurk is too what Portland does that I wouldn’t want to see him back until he is 101%
 
iversoninjury.jpgI had to post the Iverson injury chart for this question. I saw a pic of Nurk running up the stairs in Moda. The coaching staff holds the answer.
 
No need to bring him back imo. Do the tanking Job, lose as many games as possible and let him play when the Season is almost oder so he can get the feeling back. Next year is when we need him
 
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