Is Lonzo Ball's Career OVER? Doctor Explains Cartilage Transplant
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2023
- Lonzo Ball will try to do what few have done before and return to the NBA after a cartilage transplant surgery. Is it likely his career is over or could it still be salvaged with this operation?
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At this point, forget basketball, I just hope the dude can walk and live in general without pain. Kid is only 25
His dad is at fault here
@Mike S it’s honestly the bulls fault not his dads.
@Dackery Mix of both some people have noted that his activity as a younger hoop couldve been excessive. (Working on concrete). Then bulls generally mishandling this but its nothing easy to deal with as a team, player etc...
@Gamer D it’s no one’s fault. Injury is something you can’t predict. All nba players work hard and played ball a lot at a young age. Yet they don’t deal with this. This is just an injury. They happen, he’s just gonna have to work and go through therapy get his strength back and keep his diet right to strengthen his bones. That simple.
@R.J - well said.
This sucks to hear. I watched him during his time as a Pelican and while his play from day to day was inconsistent , the flashes were there. While I was bummed he was traded to the Bulls, I was happy to see him flourish there. Hope he can make a comeback and be able to contribute meaningfully to a winning team
He had flashes on the Lakers, almost there. He had flashes on the Pelicans, almost there. He had flashes on the bulls, almost there. Nah, hes an overhyped role player at best.
@LeBrian thats fair, but he objectively looked really good in Chicago
@LeBrian he was going to be 1st team all defense with Chicago until his 1st season there got cut short to injury. 1st team All defense while running the offense as PG while Lavine and Derozan operated as the primary scorers. At age 24.
@Aidan Williams right, and he was going to be the 2nd coming of Jordan until he wasnt. Because he didnt. And he was going to be the first tri-professional athlete playing in the nba, nfl, and mlb, but actually didnt. Lets keep listing stuff he didnt accomplish and somehow attribute it to him anyway.
@LeBrian he was 100% guaranteed an all defensive first team spot if he just hit the minimum games requirement. You're literally hating on a player for developing bad knees due to working too hard on his game.
I respect the way dude not only led his brothers, but got out from underneath the shadow of his father. If anyone can be the first to come back from this, it’s him. Much respect and many prayers.
We need more fathers so a kid can possibly be in the shadow of their fathers if they are a great dad like Lavar would you agree
@K J no
@K J Yes we do!
True words spoken. Hoping Lonzo has a bright future.
Your channel is so informative and so spot on in almost every single situation. When you covered Damar Hamlin, you were the first to post a video and was very accurate as to what happened. Whoever has you for a doctor, they are very fortunate and should consider themselves lucky to have such a down to earth and well informed person such as yourself. If only you were in my area so I could be a patient as I have struggled with many surgeries in the last several years such as 3 Hip Replacements including 1 posterior, 2 lateral, a meniscus repair for a crescent tear, 2 double hernia surgeries with mesh replacement, an Achilles anchor due to a large bone spur that punctured it and had to be repaired as well. This was my last 6 years however the hip replacements all happened in 2016 in a 10 months span and the revision was due to a gap in the joint from the posterior in the ball part of the hip. My favorite channel as far as the medical channels I watch. I like to stay informed as best I can due to all my issues. Thanks so much for your content I learn so so much.
jfc buddy sorry all of that happened to you. wishing you a happy healthy life
@SPV Laboratories Thank you for the kind words.
I thought I was struggling. Hope you recover and can move pain free one day. I think I will be a candidate for a few of these surgeries when I get older.
@gullintanni I appreciate the well wishes I am 50 years old now, so age and a crazy lifestyle caught up to me. I always thought I was invincible I found out otherwise but that is what happens when you are young and think nothing can stop you. Once again thanks for your kind words and take care of yourself it is important.
3 hip replacements by age 50 😢. What were you doing to yourself? Please take it easy - you still need that body to carry you through many decades ahead.
Prayers up for the young man. IDC what you think of Him Lavar Melo Gelo this is a heartbreaking and profoundly sad story on every level. Lonzo worked his ENTIRE life for one singular purpose: to be a star basketball player. All that may be taken away in a flash not because of PEDs being a bust or criminality but because his own body simply failed him. Just as a human being that is such a tragic story. You work your ass off for so long only for it all to be stolen from you by your own body not holding up. If he is somehow able to play kudos otherwise I just want Lonzo to have a comfortable life where he’s not in pain. Throwing a ball into a hoop is great but in the end this is a person we’re talking about and life comes first.
Brother, it's a human. There's 8 billion of those in our planet. Calling it "profoundly sad story on every level" kinda just tells people youre a person who needs to go outside more. There's parents raising children for 25 years just for them to die on their arms that young. This is a guy(and also his father mostly) that worked all his life to become a guy with a 9-digit bank account, and now he will have to stay at home and chill or invest his money in other interesting businesses. So fucking sad really, not at all just you being out of touch!
This will go down as the biggest comeback story in sports history especially if he can pull it off.
You’re entitled to that opinion but I personally disagree with you. There’s always going to be someone going through more pain or suffering than you, but that doesn’t invalidate your own experience. I don’t think it’s out of touch at all to feel bad for a man who can’t do what he loves anymore, even if he has already made millions of dollars. Money isn’t everything. Gatekeeping suffering is a very cold and heartless way to live life.
Always been a fan of Lonzo. Anyone who knows basketball knowsd he had amazing court vision and high basketball IQ. The fact that he worked on his jumper and became an all around support player made his team dependant on him. He's a game changer type of player and if he can recover from this it'll be amazing for him. I support Lonzo all the way man.
I am 32 years old. I had my first meniscus injury at 14, I’ve had 2 other meniscus surgeries on the same knee since then. I’ve played football in college and at a professional level. My knee has been through a lot lol. I was told early in my 20s by a doctor I would 100% need a knee replacement. I refuse to believe that is my only option and hopefully before it becomes necessary there can be better procedures in the near future to prevent this 🙏🏿
Have you tried knees over toes? Just curious what exercises keep you in tip top shape!
Yeah, try knees over toes. I also had a meniscectomy. Sled pulls, Poliquinn step ups and ATG split squats are what I did twice a week and after about 3 weeks I saw improvement 👍
@Emperor Don GAMING I had a torn mcl. I am dunking after a year with no knee pain. I swear by the training.
I had the MACI procedure done in both of my knees. Changed my life! I hope that Lonzo has a successful procedure and is able to return to playing!
How much did it cost ?
Expensive. I had MACI done in 17. Changed my life. Worth the pain. Thank god I had a low deductible.
@Eric Pagan How was recovery period? Were you worried it wouldn't take?
What was the price for each knee? I would like to know to have an idea of how much do I have to save
So informative and learned a lot in just a 9 minutes video! Hope Lonzo is back to being pain free and hooping sooner rather than later 🙏🏻
Doc, you are the man. You give such a well-thought-out analysis of injuries athletes sustain and explain yourself, to us, in plain language. As for Alonzo Ball...it appears he has a challenging road ahead. But, as a young professional athlete, maybe he can return to basketball and have a successful career - if not, and more important than basketball, he can have a pain-free life.
Definitely understand how he's feeling with his knee.. I've had several knee surgeries over the years, all on my right knee, while I was in the Army: ACL Repair, meniscus repair, another surgery where they went in and cleaned up the damaged stuff inside, a microfracture surgery, and an osteochondral allograft where they put in cadaver cartilage.. I'd say the worst one was the microfracture surgery, it was pretty painful for a while.. Now several years later my knee is still messed up and they said I will need a knee replacement, but I'm too young (35) so the VA won't do the surgery.. Seems like once you have one knee surgery you have to keep going back for more.. I couldn't imagine trying to play any kind of sports with how bad my knee was after these surgeries.. Also, I have some crazy pictures of inside my knee where they drilled the holes for the microfracture surgery. I wish I could share the pictures here. If you ever want to use the pictures of my knee to show and explain the microfracture surgery I could send them to you
Such an unbelievable defender and his willingness to completely change his shot was great to watch. One of my favorite players to root for as my casual friends knocked him for his pops antics. I hope he comes back sturdy, he's still young
I saw the same thing in him when he first got to the league. His willingness to rebound and play defense is when I realized he was legit. I don’t judge pros or entertainers on what we see on tv. I watch basketball for the art of the sport not to judge the player personally. I admire his dad really. A good father who kept his family safe and got his kids to the top. Hats off to you for being on the same wavelength.
@Nizzle Mania *firm handshakes* it's so underappreciated what his dad did for their hype and even more underappreciated how great LaMelo and Lonzo have been while healthy
Okay his Dad is a clown though don’t act like he’s not. Clowns become very famous nowadays
I had an OCA of the right talus in the ankle. Ankle pain due to the OCA was basically eliminated. The remaining discomfort was due to soreness of some of the connectivity tissue that was injured in the past. Lonzo is certainly young enough where the allograft should "take" and not be absorbed by the body which is more likely to happen in patients older than 45 years. I hope to see Lonzo back on the court in 12-18 months.
I have a ton of respect for Lonzo. He came into the league with a ton of pressure to save a struggling franchise with insane fans (i'm a fan, so I know), people made fun of his jumpshot, his dad was all over TV being a HUGE distraction, had to deal with the jokes about his brother in China, and his mom had a health scare.
There's a lot of talk about how young guys in the league are immature (cough JA cough)... well here you have Lonzo, a guy that kept his cool, stayed focused, and worked on his game. The way he carried himself through all of that is something we should all be proud of. It sucks that he might have a short career because of this because he worked himself into becoming one of the better 2-way players in the league.
I admire doctors and respect their work, being a doctor something I could never do and it’s very impressive that you have become one and also create content. I also enjoy your videos a lot and I’m subscribed. This explanation makes sense BUT the issue with lonzo is that nobody knows what’s wrong with him and that’s why he hasn’t been cured and had so many surgeries so I don’t know if this is actually what’s wrong with him
I think you meant Jordan Adams. I remember the Grizz were high on him, but he didn't seem to rise to those expectations. I guess that must've been why. It makes a lot more sense, since he wasn't exactly known to be a super-athletic leaper or speedster, that he just couldn't recover from injury instead of just being a bust. Sometimes it really only takes a fraction of lost mobility to derail a professional athlete's career.
Thank you for this video! I've been waiting 😁
I think it's safe to say that if it takes him a year to recover & at least a year to get back to playing at a starter level, his career is probably over. Stinks as a Bulls fan but I'm just glad he's going to be able to play with his kids and function like normal
For me, the more science-oriented the video the better! While I'm familiar with the basics (anatomy, injury pathology, etc.) it's fascinating to hear the professional thought process behind various treatment plans, I always feel like I walk away having learned something.
Great content as always! May I know your opinion about why Markelle Fultz doesn’t shoot like his college days? Do you think it is a mental thing after the injury or is he still struggling with TOS?
Thoroughly enjoyed this explanation. Thank you doc for the detail and helping to get us a high level understanding.
Great video!
I was an All American track and field athlete that had the oats procedure done.
Didn't know then that it was a death sentence to my career. Coming back pain free would be a miracle. I can barely do my job as a strength coach without pain.
I pray Lonzo's fate is much better 🙏
My goodness Brian, you're so freaking excellent in your craft! I can't state this enough how much I learn something new from your videos all the time 🙂 KEEP UP THE OUTSTANDING WORK!
Thank you so much for such an informative video! I myself had to quit soccer because of a defect in my right knee cartilage and now I know the different procedures that I could undergo to relief the pain!
I’m currently on a waiting list for an OCA surgery on my knee
This video really helped me get an understanding of what’s going on
THANK YOU!!
I've actually had this done August 2022. Very pleased with the results so far. If you have any questions about my expereince, lmk.
Wish him the best 🍀
I injured my meniscus twice, both required surgery. After the last surgery, the doctor told me that my cartilage was damaged. I got it repaired, but he was not so optimistic about my knee evolution, we’ll see… Since then I have special emphaty for those who have knee injuries, feel it like some sort of brotherhood 💪
Love your content man. I just made a video on Lonzo and the hopes that he'll be able to return to the league just a few hours ago actually! Your channel provides so much insight on sports injuries, and as an athlete and lover of the game it really is cool to see you go more in depth. Keep grinding man you motivate me to post more. Your growth this year has been amazing!
Appreciate it! I’ll have to check your vid out :)
We will NOT be watching
@Brian Sutterer MD Thank you so much man! Lonzo and Brandon Roy are two of my favorite players, and it sucks how similar their knees are seemingly turning out. I thought Brandon had an interesting injury and surgery rapsheet but here comes lonzo! I like what you said about saying "playing basketball would be a bonus" as long as he's pain free that a win in my eyes. Even if he has to prematurely retire. But at age 25, I say it could be possible he's back to atleast a playing level by maybe 27. No need to rush into it as he's very young. The video you made on Brandon a few years ago was actually the first I ever saw from you. Keep killing it, 700k is right around the corner!!
@Roman That is okay!
@Late2Hoops not reading allat
This is super similar to what I had done to my ankle, had a broken talus with dead cartilage (talar dome osteochondral lesion). They screwed the bone back and micro fractures to the bone, and first surgery didn’t heal properly, but short term was great, second surgery was the same thing, just didn’t heal right. Now a few years later I have signs of arthritis, and I might have to get a bone graft. This video was great to watch cause I can really relate to this
Wish him the best. With him the Bulls were easily a play off team. Was back and forth with the nets and 1 and 2 spot. Without him, they are play in at best. I was hoping to see Lonzo transform the Bulls and bring something exciting to watch, watch he did. Lakers he was getting introduced. Pelicans, he was getting comfortable. Bulls, he found his tune and was flourishing. I'm hoping to see a healthy recovery, but to be realistic, he probably won't be back playing 100% and starting if this has been dragging on for this far.
I love your channel @BrianSuttererMD you’re ability to articulate these injuries with such detail is phenomenal. You earned my subscription!
Prayers for lonzo. A good man. Hope he'll be fine soon
From one teacher to another, another awesome presentation, Dr. Thank you and hope you beat that cold soon.
My mother is just having knee surgery at the rehab facility. I'm going to send prayers for her.
🙏🏾 knee problems are the worst
He was heading in the right direction! I’m cheering for the young man!
How terrible for him. I hope he can recover.
At 19 I had damage to both my cartilages on my hip. I couldn’t walk right, that pain was unbearable. I got on humira for 4-5 years, I was pain free! Got off it and the pain came back. Didn’t want to take medication for the rest of my life. So I changed my diet, stretched daily. The pain comes and goes now, it’s bearable! Good to know there is cartilage transplant. Definitely will look into it! Hope Zo can make a healthy recovery 🙏🏼🙌🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Spectacular video!! I really loved learning about the different procedures. I hope Lonzo is able to recover easily and get back to living his life pain free.
As a young person who’s had 2 cadavers for cartilage and bone in my knee (i understand I don’t have Lonzo money or resources) this is super hard to come back from. I had my procedures wen I was 22 and my surgeon said life will be normal but I can’t play real competitive ball anymore (and at the time I was only d3) so I can only imagine wat there telling him bout coming back on nba level 🥲💔 this sucks not to mention Lonzo is one of my fav players. Prayers for zo 💯💯
Bro I feel like I can perform the surgery myself now with all this in depth explanation. Love the videos!
😂😂😂😂
Te mamastes
Had a lot of these things explained done to me. First "microfracture" surgery which failed. Then OCA of my meniscus plus ACI of my cartilage on the bone. I was good after a year, but was 16, but was also nearly 20 years ago.
Just wanted to say I appreciate the work you do, thank you brother
As an amateur athlete myself, I know there’s a good 95% he will recover. The question becomes does he lose a step? If so, yea, he’s done! Hope all goes well!
Very informative. I have had a OAT on my left knee and is currently awaiting a HTO & OCA on my right knee. I am 29 awaiting my third knee surgery. Thanks for the video Doc!
I’m a former 6’9 athlete. I’m having this surgery in 3 days: allograft/cartilage transplant surgery. The doctors said I could return to ball, but honestly, what causes this is a lack of blood flow in the knee. No blood flow in the knee is equivalent to a plant not being watered, and playing ball would just put so much wear and tear on the knee. So that’s what happened to my knee, causing me to get my second surgery. I could return to playing ball, but they have to find a way to get blood flowing in my knee, probably so it won’t happen again for the third time. So I don't know if Lonzo Ball is having the same surgery as me, but there's still hope for him.
Brian, have you ever thought of having a guest on, such as a specialist to further the conversation about these types of sports injuries? I'd love to hear the back and forth between you and another doctor!
Thats a great idea
yeah, like LegalEagle but with doctors 😂
Doc, you think you could cover the Yankees starting pitchers injuries? They’re already missing Carlos Rondon - mild elbow strain, Luis Severino - low grade lat strain & Frankie Montas - right shoulder inflammation & the reliever Tommy Kahnle - right biceps tendinitis!🤕 love the channel, appreciate all the work.
I'm sorry to hear that buddy and I hope that you will get well soon so, that you are able to come back again to your team to play basketball. Thanks Dr. for explaning about cartilage transplant from this video.
It's the constant taking of time off that people don't realize takes a bigger toll on an athlete. Not only do they need to rehab the knee or particular injury, they are losing months of cardio, months of certain workouts that are hindered by their particular injury. So trying to come back is always harder than staying back will be.
Had the MACI surgery done. Still recovering from it, not an easy surgery to come back from, but it is possible. Hoping Lonzo the best.
I’m on the end of my second knee 5 graphs in total. I agree. Did my right in 2017. Now it’s time to recover from the second.
how are yiu feeling
What’s the recovery time ?
I had the same surgery done 4 weeks ago now and I am still on crutches. How long has it taken you to feel 100%
@Santasree Bhattacharya about a year. Depends on how quick you get your quad back to normal.
I hope Mr. Ball does well with this surgery.
I had microfracture surgery on my right knee 34 years ago. I bashed it during the early days of mtn biking and I was only okay with the results. I had a weak spot and the pedal stroke was definitely affected. I also had to stop trail running for good, which was a big bummer. It swells internally once in a while and aches like hell for a few days. I can't let my leg get out of shape because it tracks wrong and aches. I lost a lot of power and speed on that operating table, and it's difficult to explain the psychological adaptation because at times all you want to do is quit and grab a handful of painkillers. I certainly have had to mentally push my way through a lot of that.
Didn't stop me though. I am up over 200,000 miles since the surgery, with about a fourth of that gnarly mountain biking. (I also led two Divide expeditions) The activity didn't stop, it just changed form. I could train 24/7 and the limitation would still be there from a competitive standpoint. I sure would have liked to try a more modern approach to this surgery, but I consider myself fortunate to have lived in a time when these things are possible.
If you find a way to be a doctor for him I'll actually never forget you as the greatest human that has ever lived
Would love to see a video on your opinion on why there are more injuries in the nba than there was 20 or 30 years ago. It’s a pretty complex issue
Simply because game has changed to be way more fast paced. Also they train more. And without steroids it's not possible to play every 2 days professional game and then train in days in between. Used to be possible in 90s and 80s when game was slower
@Irbisae it’s pretty simple lol
@rockman11309 it's literally what I said
@Irbisae i was agreeing with you
@rockman11309 thank you sir
I'm getting a cartilage transplant surgery (OCA) for a focal cartilage defect with some bone involvement in a couple months. As someone who's been athletic my whole life it is scary to think it could come to an end this way. Honestly I am just relieved the doctor didn't say I needed a knee replacement
I’ve had two ACL surgeries as well as meniscal repair and some other ligaments. I’m 23 and live in constant pain and it’s terrible. I hope he has success because I may be following in his footsteps.
Sorry man, hope you can recover some day.
Props to the doc for the info. Really hope Lonzo Ball can play again. He's a fun player to watch.
Definitely appreciate the break down, I had two knee surgeries and still can pay pick up ball with the youngsters!
I just thank god for the ability to walk again
Damn this sucks. I hope he can be pain free. Your shirts are always on point
Hopefully he can at least get to a point to live a relatively pain free life. Getting back to Pro Ball seems like it would take a miracle.
Man this is tough! I have a cartilage problem in my knee from falling on my knee and it's very painful to bend without pain.
I hope he recovers, he is a good kid.
Could you get developmental abnormalities in joints from improper training techniques? We all have seen or heard that the lifting forms of the ball boys was less than perfect. Could that lead to the injuries we are seeing, at all?
Hi. Thanks for the video. What caused such damage to his cartridge? Could this possibly have been poor genetics?
feel so bad for Lonzo...I mean as you mentioned Oden, I also think of his teamate Brandon Roy as well ... Horrible misfortune for both of them and the what could of been with then Blazers team
Brandon Roy was spectacular!!
Hearing this makes my joints ache 🤕 get well lonzo
Heartbroken about this, I followed lonzo game to game - ever since he got injured I have lost passion for watching basketball. I just hope he can be healthy again, not for myself or the fans - just for himself.
I know at least 2 ex NBA who got this injury and not only they retired early, it is affecting their daily lives as well. Best of luck to Lonzo
I had microfracture ankle surgery for a talus fracture at 21yrs after injuring it. I'm 32 now and it still aches and is arthritic. Thanks for video. and information on more modern treatments on this type of injury.
Very young man. I feel bad if his career ends like this. Bulls need to handle business though. Find a way to cut a major financial loss.
I had this done on my femural cartilage after having it damaged by being hit by a car. It has changed my life for the better
but are you an athlete
@M exactly, and what does "change life for the better" even mean.
I also had the same procedure done and had to stop playing professional sports. I did not have the same support and that was 15 years ago. He can come back, but it takes almost a year to really start training at full speed. The real problem is getting your legs back. I hope he takes his Time.
@M why does it matter?
At 29 i had 1 acl surgery and both knees scoped. Played basketball , tennis, hockey, and my surgeon said by 40 I'll have the knee of a 70 year old. I'm 46 now and still play sports. Still hurts a lot some days but I'm still able to walk and run and jump . Hopefully he gets better soon. He's young so atleast he has that on his side
I've had an austiochondral allograft procedure done for a "pothole" in my tibial plateau 2 years ago when I was 27. Rehabbed and got back into running only to then suffer a delamination of cartilage in my femoral plateau this time.. 30 years old and I can't run yet. Been real tough on me, especially as an active athlete, and I've been going back and forth on whether I should get one of these procedures done.. or if this is just how my life is now living with early onset osteoarthritis :/ :( would appreciate perspectives
I got a friend that had this surgery here in Japan… if I remember correctly he was the 1st person in Asia to do this Surgery. He had cartilage taken from his thigh and put on his knee…… All I remember thinking…… There is cartilage on your thigh🤨
But met him after the surgery. And he was hell of a Player. But he said he hadn’t gotten his athleticism back yet. But he could go 100%
I feel for oden man if any of you saw him in that vid walking on a college campus where the old lady asked him if played ball he was actually upset and it hurt me man to see someone like that with everything at their finger tips just gone not to their own wrong doings but their bodies. It truly a sad thing to watch these people get hurt and have nothing else
Great stuff. Always learning from your segments. Keep them coming.
Okay literally watched 3 minutes in and this is what I had. I asked if you’d cover it and I’m glad it’s getting explained but sad it is being explained bc of somebody else’s injury. Worst injury by far in terms of lasting effects. Hurts every day especially in the rain and cold and had surgery 3 years ago. He’s screwed
When did you get yours done?
@Infinity Mixtapes few years ago
Strengthen your glutes and you will be fine.
If he can't play anymore after the surgery I believe he will be fine and will walk normal again, I pray all the best for him
I never knew this was an option, I had to have cartilage removed from my knee due to bucket tear. I'm going to look into this.
Can you talk about Sugar Diaz injury?
Considering he’s the best closer in baseball, Mets payed 100 million for him AND he was injured celebrating . I think it would be a very interesting video.
Not gonna lie, this one really peaked my interest, as I'm currently going to be getting my right knee replaced. I'm only 35, but was born with rheumatoid arthritis. The cartilage in my knee is basically completely gone according to my rheumatologist. I haven't got a surgery Date yet but find out may 23rd when they can do it. I've battled different joint issues all my life, but now I'm gonna be getting this one fixed
It's the NBA. He's done and if he comes back he'll play another 250 games max but probably not half that. He'll probably be able to walk normal or even play pickup three on three but the knee tolerating NBA stress for an extended time is a longshot.
One of my fav videos that you’ve made, great job. Learned a lot
I wish I got you as a college professor when I was going for my kinesiology degree . So easy to understand and keep up with
Had the aci procedure approx 5 yrs ago due to a work injury.....absolutely amazing results....long 2 part procedure and rehab is extensive
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me can understand this injury as I’m going through something similar, although not quite as severe as Lonzo.
I have a 7mm chondral tear in my left knee. I’m also very tall like Lonzo (6’6) and (was) very active. I lifted weights 4-5 times per week, walked a lot etc.
My injury was largely due to overuse but I believe there was a straw that broke the camels back when I hit my knee off the ground a bit too hard, which initiated the pain/swelling/mobility issues.
I’ve since gone to the orthopedic doc, got MRI, and did 4 weeks of PT. The PT didn’t help much, and the doctor basically recommended gel shots for the missing cartilage. I’ve rested as much as I could and iced for several months. No real improvements.
Is a 7mm chondral tear bad? Are my only options injections or surgery? Please help. Thank you very much.
I had an extensive OCA (aka mosaicplasty) in 2003 at age 28. I was a 2 sport athlete (swimming and soccer) at large D1 school. Surgeon thought I'd get 10 years, maybe 15 years before I'd need additional surgery. I did run (15-20 miles per week) and cycle (100-200 miles per week) regularly after the procedure. It's 20 years later, I don't exercise like I used to, but still highly functioning knee. Biggest issue was dealing with scar tissue and extension issues. Hope to see Lonzo back in action, but it might be 2 years before he feels normal.
Brandon Roy had the same injury and had to retire early. Roy was a baller that was on his way to being a perennial all star ! Hoping for a positive outcome for Lonzo!
Looking back at it, meniscus surgeries have been shown to be some of the most failed surgical procedures. I tore my meniscus and probably will never be the same, my ortho dr decided against surgery due to my age (25).
Can you do a video on Edwin Diaz? He’s an elite closer on the Mets who suffered a freak accident celebrating a win during the World Baseball Classic.
Very informative. I unfortunately think Lonzo is done. May come back but part of or a big part of his game is his speed and ability to move. Will be a fraction of what we know. But rooting for Lonzo.
Lonzo has always wore a knee “ something “ since I’ve first seen him play, hopefully this helps him feel better and come back better, these guys and getting ACL surgery and coming back with stronger knees 🙏🏾
A new ACL, when done right, can become stronger then original
I’m HOPING he bounces back from this smoothly 🤞🏾
These injuries may have taken a toll. He can come back but probably won't be anywhere near he was. His main goal should be past basketball, being healthy after basketball. Great video.
I had allograft cartilage transplant along with meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction 3 months ago. it has been a journey to return back to just the gym. Hoping for the best recovery for Lonzo
Ski injury?
@Peter Runrig nope basketball. Went for a rebound and I got blindsided by the guy guarding me. Dirty play.
I had a micro fracture surgery on my knee. Definitely retired my running career and I definitely feel like I need another option
Woah Doc.. tough pill to swallow. Dude must've been living in tormenting pain. Hope Lonzo gets to the other side of this. NBA or not. Great reporting 👌🏼
This is sad to see. Lonzo was looking great and now who knows if he will ever play again. Prayers
I really appreciate your videos. I’m going to school to be an AT so I learn quite a lot from them. Thank you
Brian, Ive recently had a seizure resulting in double fracture and dislocation of shoulders. I needed a bone graft in the shoulder and cartilage replacement on the left side. I've had an MRI since and been told I'm riddled with fast developing arthritis even though it's a new injury. Is there anything I can do to help myself and how unlikely am I to be able to lift weights again? Will it affect day to day living moving forward? I'm still in considerable pain now.
Thanks, If anyone has some advice that would be great
I had a similar surgery 8 months ago…I’m still struggling to train and like 4 months out from even hooping.
Do you think Greg Odens height and body frame made a difference in his knees being able to take the force of the job? Or is it a case by case thing?
Well for one his legs were different lengths.
He was 6, 7 inches taller as well
He’ll be back. But it’s a sad story. And like doc said, just living pain free would be a huge win
Exactly, he already has millions to, havibg knee arthirits til u die is depressing