Yao to have surgery, likely out 2009-10
Posted by admin on July 17th, 2009
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has elected to have extensive surgery on his fractured left foot that almost certainly eliminates his chances of playing next season but offers hope that he can resume his NBA career and not fracture the foot a career-ending third time.
After consultation with a battery of doctors, Yao, 28, has decided to undergo a bone graft to heal the existing fracture and have his arch surgically lowered to reduce the stress on his foot.
Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas had a fracture in the same part of the foot, had a similar combination of surgeries and has played the last eight seasons without suffering another fracture.
Yao has broken the foot twice, most recently last May in Game 3 of Houston’s second-round playoff battle with the eventual champions, the Lakers.
It was originally hoped the fracture would heal with rest and Yao would be back for training camp, but a check-up in June revealed the fracture had not improved.
Click here to read the full article – By Ric Bucher of ESPN.com
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