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Yao to undergo surgery to repair hairline fracture (UPDATE: Surgery successful)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by lastreg, Jul 17, 2009.

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  1. dassig

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    We wish you all the best Yao.
     
    #22 tofu--, Jul 17, 2009
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    Realignment of the bones in his foot sounds like pretty serious surgery, changing the structure of his foot that he was born with. I hope that there were more doctors than Clanton advising him on this. Now when is he expected back, March 2010 or Nov 2010?
     
    #23 tiger0330, Jul 17, 2009
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    Ilgauskas returned to his previous level, even got better actually, after his surgery.
     
    #24 Cannonball, Jul 17, 2009
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    Lets hope the same thing happens to Yao. For the team sake and the fans. He is still he foundation of this team. Good luck Yao.
     
    #26 Rocket86, Jul 17, 2009
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    Hope he has a speedy recovery and comes back stronger than ever!
     
    #27 GRENDEL, Jul 17, 2009
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    Dr. Tom Clanton to perform the surgery, Yao called Zydrunis llgauskas for opinion before making final decision
     
    #28 TRIQSTER, Jul 17, 2009
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    hmm i dont know how I feel with Clanton doing the surgery....


    anyways I hope Yao a speed recovery I look forward to seeing him play again next year
     
    #29 The_Yoyo, Jul 17, 2009
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    neither do I, wasn't he apparently leaving the Rockets sometime soon?
     
    #30 TRIQSTER, Jul 17, 2009
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    I'll take a successful recovery over a speedy one. Just get better, Yao, and I hope and pray that this procedure helps prevent further issues.
     
    #31 Gascon, Jul 17, 2009
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    Best wishes to Yao!
     
    #32 abc2007, Jul 17, 2009
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    Good for him. In the mean time we can give birth to a good center who can later be a good backup for this injury plagued china wall man. Good luck Yao!
     
    #33 1individual, Jul 17, 2009
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    Does Yao really have to do his own shopping?
     
    #34 CoolGui, Jul 17, 2009
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    Yao undergoing this experimental surgery proves that he really cares about the team and his career.

    Remember his foot doesn't even HURT him right now....and he is going to voluntarily undergo the most extensive option.

    What a warrior and I pray for his healthy return and resumption of his career.

    DD
     
    #35 DaDakota, Jul 17, 2009
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    We will miss you, Yao! :(
     
    #36 Lady_Di, Jul 17, 2009
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    exactly... but maybe he was timing it so he would miss the season and not have to play any Chinese national ball either.


     
    #37 BigSherv, Jul 17, 2009
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    WTF?? Dr. Tom Clanton?? Why him? Have he ever done this kind of surgery? Don't freaking tell me Yao wants Dr. Tom Clanton to do this because he's part of the Houston organization/family shiat! Wouldn't you let someone with more experience to do this kind of procedures?
     
    #38 Cowboy_Bebop, Jul 17, 2009
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    This procedure is dangerous as well. If it doesn't work,his career could be over.
    Clanton,said that himself,but the repeated injuries have taken such a big toll,that Yao has no choice.
    Get well Yao,we are all pulling for you. Good luck.
     
    #39 saleem, Jul 17, 2009
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    I can't say anything about Clanton's abilities,but I wish that someone else would be doing the surgery.
     
    #40 saleem, Jul 17, 2009
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