Miss Oden: Hopefully he returns

[tlongII]

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2011/12/trail_blazers_greg_oden_suffer.html

That's my point!

 

[tlongII]

An "issue with a non-weight bearing ligament"? Give me a break. What the fuck is that?

 

[RoyToy]

He'll prove to be a better pick than Durant

 

[HailBlazers]

An "issue with a non-weight bearing ligament"? Give me a break. What the fuck is that?

That is a ligament that is not fully healed. One that isn't worth risking damage too after all Greg's been through. The longer he waits the better IMO, and it appears to be the Blazers as well. That's not to say we don't want him back asap to get back in the groove for the post season.

 

[Sedatedfork]

You have to figure that at some point Camby may break down this season. So Oden would be a welcome rotation player. My worry is that Oden comes back in time for postseason and throws a wrench into the whole substitution pattern and chemistry. When Oden went down he was finally starting to look like a good big. I think when he is ready to come back, it is going to take him at least 15 games to become productive. It would be great if the Blazers came out like gangbusters this season and then got an infusion of a healthy Oden towards the end of the season, but something tells me it aint going to work out like that. My hunch is that Oden will be playing for his next year's contract and will throw a whole wrench into the offense. I hope it doesn't happen, but that is kind of what the tea leaves tell me.

 

[PapaG]

That is a ligament that is not fully healed. One that isn't worth risking damage too after all Greg's been through. The longer he waits the better IMO, and it appears to be the Blazers as well. That's not to say we don't want him back asap to get back in the groove for the post season.

I'm just wondering what the issue could be. Ligaments don't heal themselves, other than getting some scar tissue. So, either he did something to a ligament in rehab, or it didn't get fixed the first (second? third? fourth?) time.

They also say it's a non-weight bearing ligament. Makes me think it's an MCL issue, becaue MCL's dont really need to be repaired with a slight tear.

 

[HailBlazers]

I think when he is ready to come back, it is going to take him at least 15 games to become productive.

Greg's biggest problem is simply staying on the court and not fouling out. Doesn't take much at all for him to be productive, his presence alone is.

 

[BlayZa]

yup, a big guy to stand in the middle n take contact..... can't wait to see how many minutes that pans out for.

 

[magnifier661]

Greg's biggest problem is simply staying on the court and not fouling out. Doesn't take much at all for him to be productive, his presence alone is.

Just his ability to take a hit and still dunk; will be golden.... That is of course he still can do that. I think him just being a garbage man offensively and a great position and help defender; could propel us to contention.

 

[PapaG]

Just his ability to take a hit and still dunk; will be golden.... That is of course he still can do that. I think him just being a garbage man offensively and a great position and help defender; could propel us to contention.

Funny thing is, I said that after he missed his rookie season, and was piled upon repeatedly for thinking it was insane to build the offense around Oden. I still think he'd be a huge plus in that role, provided he can stay on the court.

Sweet, sweet redemption. I don't see anybody these days flaming people for not wanting to give over the entire team to Oden because of injury concerns.

 

[jlprk]

But upon further examination, it was determined that Oden has an issue with a non-weight bearing ligament. Oden has no symptoms and doesn't feel restricted, but the doctors are concerned with the fragility of the ligament.

Oh please, Too much detail. I can't take it. You don't have to use so many medical terms in Latin.

When I wanted to stay home sick, the teacher wanted a non-vague note that said more than that I didn't feel good.

The real reason, folks, is that Oden is far more sensitive to pain than most people. The bone has healed but he still feels too much pain when he plays. I've posted this authoritative answer to all your questions before, so when will you all remember this?

 

[PapaG]

Just his ability to take a hit.

Is it bad of me to point out that he got injured last time without taking a hit, and hasn't seen the court for two years since that non-contact injury? Of course, he also got injured taking a hit on the knee, too, so maybe that's a good or bad thing.

 

[Draco]

I'm just wondering what the issue could be. Ligaments don't heal themselves, other than getting some scar tissue. So, either he did something to a ligament in rehab, or it didn't get fixed the first (second? third? fourth?) time.

They also say it's a non-weight bearing ligament. Makes me think it's an MCL issue, becaue MCL's dont really need to be repaired with a slight tear.

I was thinking something like a grade 2 MCL sprain, which is a significant tear of the ligament but not a complete tear and often fully heals on its own. Maybe the Blazers are not releasing more information because the MRI isn't exactly clear on what the problem is. An MRI is not a perfect image of every minute detail of the knee; an MRI only gives some images which can be unclear. So maybe the doctor saw something to be concerned about but it was very inconclusive findings, an area to monitor before Oden is cleared for contact practice but nothing that has any chance of being operated on at the moment.

Or maybe Oden doesn't want more medical information released. Maybe he's a bit of a recluse after hearing constant criticism and trolls beating him down.

Remember when LaMarcus didn't participate in team USA and all the fans were up in arms? Turns out his mom had cancer. I'm not at all saying Oden is in a similar situation; but I am saying we don't know all the detail of the setback and why there is limited information. There could be totally acceptable reasons to not elaborate on the details; reasons that none of us are considering.

 

[PapaG]

I was thinking something like a grade 2 MCL sprain, which is a significant tear of the ligament but not a complete tear and often fully heals on its own. Maybe the Blazers are not releasing more information because the MRI isn't exactly clear on what the problem is. An MRI is not a perfect image of every minute detail of the knee; an MRI only gives some images which can be unclear. So maybe the doctor saw something to be concerned about but it was very inconclusive findings, an area to monitor before Oden is cleared for contact practice but nothing that has any chance of being operated on at the moment.

Or maybe Oden doesn't want more medical information released. Maybe he's a bit of a recluse after hearing constant criticism and trolls beating him down.

Remember when LaMarcus didn't participate in team USA and all the fans were up in arms? Turns out his mom had cancer. I'm not at all saying Oden is in a similar situation; but I am saying we don't know all the detail of the setback and why there is limited information. There could be totally acceptable reasons to not elaborate on the details; reasons that none of us are considering.

It will "heal" on its own, but it's scar tissue, and still is prone to tearing later in life. I know, because I have this.