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UPDATE: Bynum could be out until early January

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#1 ·
Andrew Bynum has an injury history, to put it lightly. He suffered multiple severe knee injuries and multiple surgeries, before having a fully healthy 2011-2012 campaign and establishing himself as the player he was hyped as for years. That injury factor lead in part to the Lakers' decision to upgrade him with Dwight Howard, and it was a precautionary note for the Sixers when they acquired him last week.

Now the Philadelphia Inquirer reports he's having some light surgical work done on the knee. But not until September. From the Inquirer:

OK, it's just non-invasive. And precautionary.

But it's just not how you want the Bynum era to start in Philadelphia.

The good news is about the context of the surgery. You may have noticed that word "German" and the name "Kobe Bryant' may have popped into your head. The Inquirer indeed notes it's the same procedure.

The procedure, known as Orthokine/Regenokine, will be performed by Dr. Peter Wehling. Bryant initially underwent the procedure to prevent the inevitable wearing down of his knee cartilage. The procedure is a derivation of platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRP. The procedure, which is not yet performed in the United States, is less invasive than many, if not all, other forms of knee surgeries presently used.

According to the source, Bynum is not feeling any pain in his knees. However, the center wants to explore any options that will help to prolong the healthy status of his knees. According to the source, Bynum was so impressed with the results that Bryant experienced last season that he agreed that exploring the procedure was a viable option.

There's also a secondary issue. Why isn't the surgery coming sooner? It's likely simply the soonest it could be scheduled. But having it in September could complicate the start of his season. The process involves platelets and a treatment, then centrifuge, and a re-injection to the knee.
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/e...o-have-kobe-treatment-in-germany-in-september
I'm glad this ship has sailed...
 
#38 ·
Re: Report: Andrew Bynum to have 'Kobe treatment' in Germany in September

Yep, Orlando sure got one over on the Lakers. They completely fleeced the Nuggets, 76ers and Lakers because they got the most players and that's who really wins a trade!
 
#44 ·
Re: Report: Andrew Bynum to have 'Kobe treatment' in Germany in September

Bynum's getting another shot in his knee. Must be to make it 110%, because emonk says his knee's are currently 100%.

Well unless anyone on the basketball court touches them. But shit like that never happens.



He'll be fine. Max him out.
 
#45 ·
Re: Report: Andrew Bynum to have 'Kobe treatment' in Germany in September

Bynum will also receive a Synvisc injection in his right knee from Dr. David Altchek of the Hospital of Special Surgery next Monday. The injection of Synvisc – a natural substance that lubricates and cushions the joint – has been a routine procedure for Bynum during the previous two seasons and is unrelated to the bone bruise of the medial femoral chondyle of his right knee.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...e_Another_Injection_Next_Monday#ixzz29WpX6NJ0
He had this done right before the All-Star break last season, also. Whether or not it has anything to do with the bone bruise, not a great sign he needed it done at the start of the season, after a summer presumably kickin' it on the beach, YOLO-style.
 
#48 ·
Re: Report: Andrew Bynum to have 'Kobe treatment' in Germany in September

He had this done right before the All-Star break last season, also. Whether or not it has anything to do with the bone bruise, not a great sign he needed it done at the start of the season, after a summer presumably kickin' it on the beach, YOLO-style.
Synvisc shots are a bad sign. I can tell you this because I get them regularly in my right knee. Because I'm bone on bone. If they're giving them to Andy it's because the knee is structurally unsound and needs the extra layer to keep it from degenerating.
 
#54 ·
Re: Report: Andrew Bynum to have 'Kobe treatment' in Germany in September

So I'm sure he'll need them throughout the season/his career. What is he, 24?
Yeah, that's the point, if you're getting those at 24 the odds of you getting far past 30 are remote at best. Garnett started the Synvisc shots a couple of years ago, you're only allowed 2 or 3 a year (ask Hyperion, he'll probably know). But he was also 35 or 36 when he started them. Not 24.
 
#63 ·
I don't even care if his knee's are wrecked. We knew that two years ago. Its the fact he waited until right before the season started to do this. That way he gets to enjoy his whole summer and then do his rehab on company time.


The guys a giant piece of shit. Between this, parking in two handicap spots at once (more than once), I mean its just clear that hes not a good person.


Wish him nothing but the worst. Funny part is, this is a contract year. He's just too stupid to shape up for one year and cash in.
 
#65 ·
Don't forget about the time he saw A guy walking with a birthday cake and snatched it out of his hands and smashed it on the guy for no reason. I hope he is broke curry style.
 
#64 ·
Funny to see all these teams wrecked in that trade and the Lakers making out like bandits. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. These chumps keep helping LA hang banners.
 
#75 ·
I've probably been second only to R-Star in terms of doubting Bynum and his knees, but let's not overreact here. If Philly can tread water for the first third to half of the season while Bynum recovers and adjusts to the team (remember, he's never played with these guys) they could still put together a nice postseason run, if he's healthy. It's like I said, he only makes sense if you're already a playoff team without him, because he's a part-time basketball player. This certainly isn't good for Philly, but they may still have a very successful season, due in part to the trade.
 
#83 ·
I've said before that his choice to delay the surgery until the end of the offseason was a chump move. I've also said that I'm happy I don't have to deal with his injury concerns anymore. Not really sure where you're getting at.
 
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