BYNUM INJURY: Out 8 weeks, surgery not needed (p.27)

lakerfan2 · Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 2859

8 weeks is a must. As bad as it sounds, it will be very good for him. Even if he heals up in 4, we're in no rush for him to be back. We can't risk him reinjuring (in this case, redislocating) again. We'll be fine, even if we end up 4,5,6, as long we as we have Bynum for the postseason, it's all good.
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revgen · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject:

Mo Rings · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 1188 Location: West Hills

It's not the dislocation, it's the bone bruise that takes the longest, depending on whether he can play with pain. 2-3 weeks is what I've been hearing for the knee. I just think they are using the knee injury for max effect. Nothin sexy about a bone bruise!
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Jordan-esque · Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 4684 Location: So Cal in Sept

Oh you know Bynum, with his kind of work ethic, he'll be back in 5 weeks.

Heck, if he gets a blood transfusion from Kobe, he could be back before the All-Star game!
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Azndude2190 · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 2345 Location: Upland,CA

Medical experts: Is there anyway that the healing process can go faster??? I know 8 weeks isn't that bad but can he be back in 4-5 weeks?What kind of treatment will he receive on a daily basis?Is he just literally sitting there for 8 weeks???
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jOeyB7000 · Joined: 31 Jul 2003 Posts: 1918 Location: L.A.

Laker trainer Gary Vitti explains Andrew Bynum's knee injury in detail using a model skeleton:

http://cbs2.com/video/?id=57480@kcbs.dayport.com

NOTE: Vitti uses the skeleton's right knee to explain the injury, not the left.
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davriver290 · Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 2919

ok sorry but Im not gonna search 38 pages, but is there any way at all Bynum can speed up his recovery and rehab without causing further damage? Or no? I remember Kobe having something like this, and came back fairly quickly.
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KB+KG=DOMINATION · Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1987

4-6 weeks straight out of gary vittis mouth meaning expect him back in 5

KB+KG=DOMINATION · Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1987

8 weeks till he is back full health the 4-8 weeks is probably when he starts practicing and playing but the 8 weeks will be when he is full strength again.

JSM · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject:

TheGoat · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject:

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TheGoat · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

yong · Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 2005

like what i said immediately after the injury, his determination to get back will decide his time out.

if he decides to bust his arse off, he can probably get back within 4-5 weeks. and i think he will.

actually, if you guys come to think of it. 1-2 months off really isn't that bad.
he still has 2 months to pick everything up again. and we can peak during PO again.

JSM · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject:

revgen · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject:

ThaGrEEnPWRanGer · Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Posts: 21 Location: Carson, CA

HGH!.

hehe. jk.

Zheka · Joined: 21 May 2004 Posts: 1124 Location: At Work

Kush327 · Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 607 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA

i had a completely dislocated knee cap during a soccer game. it took me about 3 weeks to start running again and about 7 weeks to be without any discomfort. i've had no lingering effects or pain. i'm not a professional athlete and don't play as hard as they do, but it wasn't that bad for me when i had it.

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Lqv2015 · Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 2344

Boy did we need him bad tonight.

I know it's 8 weeks, but I expect him back in a month. No way he would sit out 28 games. I know he wants to be back after getting demolished by Pheonix. mad1

two0one7 · Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 8592 Location: Laker Land

Get well soon, Drew. That's all I got to say.
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JSM · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject:

Not to steal a line from Princess Leia, but "Help us AB 1(7), you're our only hope"
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two0one7 · Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 8592 Location: Laker Land

Video: Bynum update injury (Bynum interview)

http://www.nba.com/lakers/multimedia/0708video.html
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JSM · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:17 am Post subject:

Based on the interview, sounds like he won't be able to deviate from the 2 months too much.

And I'm glad he heard Kobe's compliment. Hard to miss I guess, unless he didn't turn on the TV or read the paper.
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