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nixluva
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I actually think Steph will have it much easier than he's ever had it in terms of having to exert himself. He's not gonna have to do that much on Offense. He can concentrate of defending better and passing. He'll still penetrate when it's open, but he'll slow down his own offense from here on and that should preserve him.
Q is a big ? cuz who can know with a back issue, but from everything i've read he shouldn't have the pain anymore. The operation was always an optin for him but with his condition rest and therapy was the number 1 recommended option and only if it didn't get better on it's own was surgery to be considered. That being said, the operation has a high rate of success with low incidence of recurring problems. Part of the reason is that the source of the pain is removed. The bits of bone and protruding disk which is causing the nerves to be agitated.
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NEW YORK, March 30, 2007 – The New York Knickerbockers announced today that guard/forward Quentin Richardson underwent successful back surgery yesterday.
Richardson, 6-6, 235-pounds, had appeared in 49 games this season – starting 47 – to average 13.0 points and 7.2 rebounds in 33.1 minutes.
After the most recent MRI and CAT scan, team doctors collaborated with neurosurgeon, Dr. Barth Green in Miami, FL. The surgery was performed by Dr. Green at UM-Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Dr. Green is a professor and chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami and co-founder of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the largest spinal cord injury research center in the world.
"Quentin had a successful microdiskectomy and is expected to resume a normal NBA career," Dr. Green said.
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4. WHAT IS THE CHANCE OF A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME?
A microdiskectomy is 85%-95% successful in relieving pain in the buttocks and leg. Pain relief is typically quite rapid, although in specific instances, it may take six to eight weeks for the nerve to calm down. If a nerve has been pinched for a long time, the success rate is rarely 100% as there is usually some residual mild tingling, weakness, or pain, all of which are fairly tolerable.
5. WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS OF THE PROCEDURE?
Surgery is intended only to remove pressure from a pinched nerve. When a disk ruptures, a hole is created in the outer ring of the disk. During surgery, the surgeon will enlarge this hole to remove any loose material; however, there is no way to repair the hole. Even though surgery is quite effective in getting rid of buttock and leg pain, you are still left with a disk that will usually heal but takes time to do so. Care has to be taken to prevent undue stress to the disk during this healing period to prevent a re-herniation.
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Now none of this guarantees anything, but we just might see him able to play painfree for the 1st time since he's been a Knick. Last year he looked pretty good up until he tweaked the back again. I'm hoping he will fully heal and be able to play a full season. If not at least we have some other SF options, even if they're young or not on his level.
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7/5/2007 1:44 PM
