Notice TRAIL BLAZERS CENTER FESTUS EZELI UNDERGOES INJECTION IN LEFT KNEE

[KeepOnRollin]

So maybe Montero gets cut instead of Alexander.

Alexander already is cut.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I'm pretty sure it's six weeks from now.. Why would it be six weeks of the season?

Because I'm a Blazer fan, and it's a knee.

 

[Pinwheel1]

And trading PLums before the deadline doesn't seem quite as crucial to provide even spacing and MPG now..

Exactly. This is why I wanted to let it play out for a while This procedure could really help Ezeli or he could continue to get hurt. I have no idea, but either way we have Plums bird rights and we don't have Ezeli's. We can go over to keep Plums, we can't go over to keep Ezeli. (Can we?)

I would prefer we be patient on making a decision. And not trading Plums before the season even starts.

 

[oldfisherman]

This is not a Joel Przybilla re-ruptures knee in the shower, summer injury.

This is a lube the ball joint to speed up the healing process, summer treatment.

 

[BigGameDamian]

LoL...I knew it. His knees are shot.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Let's relive this in order.

1. Oden microfracture....NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!FUCK THE WORLD I'LL KILL KITTENS IF I SEE THEM.

2. Find out Brandon is a cripple....NO, YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME THIS ISN'T REAL.

3. Ezeli gets some injection...Hmm

 

[BigGameDamian]

Getting this procedure is a good thing...glad to see our staff earning their checks...I trust Stackpool since they hired him. Gerald Henderson had surgery before we signed him...hip surgery. That turned out ok. Ezeli had it done at the right time...and smartly stayed out of the Olympics for Nigeria. Having the bigs we have....it's good to work them into the system up to the allstar break and get them burn later going into the playoffs....the playoffs is where Ezeli will be most valuable.

I'm glad your looking on the bright side of things!

 

[Elton]

Footage from Ezeli's knee procedure!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Shocking

Look on the bright side dude!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Ezeli had a physical with Blazer team doctors before he signed with the team, this procedure could have been a recommendation by the doctors to the team.

 

[stampedehero]

burn

burn (ing) into the playoffs. Yes from my view totally agree!!!!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

This is what Bynum used to get all the time.

His knees have an expiration date.

 

[Duckhook]

It's an injection that will likely not even hold him out of the preseason. Just a little maintenance.

We already knew he's knees were a little iffy. Now he's doing something that could help them out and it's a negative?

This literally doesn't mean shit big picture or change anything whatsoever.

Getting this procedure is a good thing...glad to see our staff earning their checks...I trust Stackpool since they hired him. Gerald Henderson had surgery before we signed him...hip surgery. That turned out ok. Ezeli had it done at the right time...and smartly stayed out of the Olympics for Nigeria. Having the bigs we have....it's good to work them into the system up to the allstar break and get them burn later going into the playoffs....the playoffs is where Ezeli will be most valuable.

Exactly. This is a preventative measure. I had a similar injectible Synvisc with platelet therapy 8 years ago for a bone on bone condition in my right knee. Albeit I'm not a pro athlete, but I haven't had issue since the injections. This is a good thing and I bet you'd be surprised the number of athletes that get this treatment regularly that goes unnoticed. The orthopedist that did my injections told me college athletes get these injections quite often to prevent deterioration and keep knees healthier during continuous pounding on knees. Trust me - this isn't a big of a deal as you think. I was playing softball 2 days later with no issues. The 6 weeks timeframe gets him to training camp. That's what matters.

Now if it was micro fracture...

 

[Denny Crane]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/blazers-festus-ezeli-has-left-knee-injection-out-6-weeks/

This injection, then, indicates that Portland was indeed worried about Ezeli's left knee. If it was causing him pain, then it was smart to do this now rather than during the season.

When Ezeli returns, he will not necessarily be given minutes to play himself back into form. Mason Plumlee will likely be the Blazers' starting center, and Ed Davis, Meyers Leonard and Noah Vonleh will all be battling for playing time behind him. This isn't an Andrew Bynum-in-Philadelphia situation just yet, but do not be surprised if it takes Ezeli a little while to get healthy and earn a spot in the rotation.

 

[Denny Crane]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771705/

Regenerative Injection Therapy with Whole Bone Marrow Aspirate for Degenerative Joint Disease: A Case Series

Seven patients with hip, knee or ankle osteoarthritis (OA) received two to seven treatments over a period of two to twelve months. Patient-reported assessments were collected in interviews and by questionnaire. All patients reported improvements with respect to pain, as well as gains in functionality and quality of life. Three patients, including two whose progress under other therapy had plateaued or reversed, achieved complete or near-complete symptomatic relief, and two additional patients achieved resumption of vigorous exercise.

 

[Denny Crane]

http://ojs.sagepub.com/content/4/1/2325967115625481.full

Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate for the Treatment of Chondral Injuries and Osteoarthritis of the Knee
A Systematic Review of Outcomes

BMAC treatment appears to be a safe procedure that is growing exponentially, most likely because it represents one of the few categories allowed by the FDA to deliver stem cells (minimally manipulated). All the studies included in this systematic review reported good results, but they used different outcome measures and this heterogeneity does not allow for direct comparison.

 

[illmatic99]

Could be a preventative thing

 

[Sinobas]

He only signed a 2 year contract, so if he doesn't work out, no big deal.

 

[riverman]

It's not like he's an old washed up geezer hobbling up and down the court like Ewing was at the end of his career with the Sonics...bagged in ice on the sidelines...he's young enough to heal.

 

[riverman]

I want Festus to own Pachulia when we play the Warriors...I think he'll play them well for us.

 

[riverman]

Ezeli had a physical with Blazer team doctors before he signed with the team, this procedure could have been a recommendation by the doctors to the team.

When you give a guy like him a job, you take care of your investment. Whatever legal edge he can get through treatment is just good for his career..I'm just glad he has meniscus tissue unlike Roy.

 

[AquaXI]

All this bone marrow talk is making me hungry.

 

[dviss1]

I want Festus to own Pachulia when we play the Warriors...I think he'll play them well for us.

Truth. That MF always plays well against us for some reason.

 

[0-Our!]

... This isn't an Andrew Bynum-in-Philadelphia situation just yet...

View attachment 9967View attachment 9968Let's hope it never gets... "there:"

 

[Shaboid]

Not sure about all you, but I wouldn't turn down an injection like this on either of my knees!

 

[Strenuus]

lol I knew all the responses before I even opened the thread.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

I say we freak the fuck out!

 

[PDXFonz]

Remember when I said Ezeli wouldn't start? Yep.

Remember when basically everyone thought Ezeli would start?

10-15 mins a game. Writings been on the wall with Festus, we're swinging for the fences.

 

[illmatic99]

He only signed a 2 year contract, so if he doesn't work out, no big deal.

And second year is a TEAM option, so in essence... a one year deal.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

lol I knew all the responses before I even opened the thread.

You knew that @Tunchi would be Mr. Bright Side?