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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. saleem

    saleem Member

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    Couldn't say it better than you. I would love to see him playing at a high level for us.
     
    #181 saleem, Jul 21, 2009
  2. J.R.

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    Great news. Here is for a healthy and full recovery. Hopefully no more after this. (Though I pose to you, havent past surgeries been considered "successful" for him only to go back under the knife? Ha..though in all honesty, rest big fella, and hopefully we can see out on the court in a year from now.)
     
    #182 J.R., Jul 21, 2009
  3. EGYPT

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    Great news I hope he changes shoe company now. Reebock has been a jinx for him so far.
     
    #183 EGYPT, Jul 21, 2009
  4. EGYPT

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    $3,000?
     
    #184 EGYPT, Jul 21, 2009
  5. BetterThanEver

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    NOO!! Those chinese websites lied! They said Yao was getting Zydrunas' doctor to do the surgery and not Clanton. Hopefully, the new doctor can take care of Yao's recovery.
     
    #185 BetterThanEver, Jul 21, 2009
  6. AroundTheWorld

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    Why Clanton...
     
    #186 AroundTheWorld, Jul 21, 2009
  7. rpr52121

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    Glad this went well. I remember reading some articles saying that it would require 2 successive surgeries to repair the fracture appropriately and re-align the foot. Did he choose a different option?
     
    #187 rpr52121, Jul 21, 2009
  8. Glacier

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    Has anyone ever heard of an "unsuccessful surgery"? That being said, I do hope Yao a speedy recovery. Don't rush to come back this time.
     
    #188 Glacier, Jul 21, 2009
  9. J.R.

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    It was going to be Clanton all along or Im pretty sure it was. Well I guess that dont matter since its done now. Maybe they said he was doing a similar procedure to what Big Z had done? I dont know, I didnt read or hear what the chinese media said. But yes, hopefully whoever the new team doctor is can monitor his recovery and make sure all goes well.
     
    #189 J.R., Jul 21, 2009
  10. roslolian

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    He just could'nt leave Yao Ming alone, couldn't he? Why haven't DM and the FO realized that Clanton's surgeries only last for one season? I guess we can expect Yao Ming to go under the knife again midway through 2012 :(

    Doctor "widely considered to be the best" Clanton: the gift that keeps on giving.
     
    #190 roslolian, Jul 21, 2009
  11. northeastfan

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    I wouldn't let him wield a knife in Outback Steakhouse. He appears to be an incompetent clod ... fits right in with the rest of the useless medical staff.
     
    #191 northeastfan, Jul 21, 2009
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    I remember pre-surgery that Ilgauskas was a very servicable center in this league. Does anyone recall how much his quality of play dropped when he returned from his surgery? I don't expect to see Yao fleet of feet or anything like that but I would still expect him to have his sweet jump shot and consistency in the paint when he returns.
     
    #192 Gerbdog, Jul 21, 2009
  13. rocketier1

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    Glad to hear the surgery went well, good luck to yao rehabbing and getting back to basketball shape. See you on the court soon buddy... just not too soon, make sure you're all healed up 1st.
     
    #193 rocketier1, Jul 21, 2009
  14. YallMean

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    Because others wont touch his previous work on Yao's foot fearing being sued later on. Poor Yao's stuck with the warranty that came with earlier surgeries.
     
    #194 YallMean, Jul 21, 2009
  15. jwayne

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    Here's to wishing the big man well... Take your time and get right, no rush.
     
    #195 jwayne, Jul 21, 2009
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  17. bewy

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    HOw wrong are you..Yao only eeps roughly around 10% of his salary because of china.
     
    #197 bewy, Jul 21, 2009
  18. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    And his agent.. Poor guy...
     
    #198 Pizza_Da_Hut, Jul 21, 2009
  19. ItsMyFault

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    Great news... can we fast forward to next summer now?
     
    #199 ItsMyFault, Jul 21, 2009
  20. Cannonball

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    He really only had one full season before having foot problems. Immediately after the surgery he wasn't that effective because he didn't begin starting again until 40 games after his return. After that, he was better than he was pre-surgery, but that's probably do to natural development (he had the surgery at age 25).
     
    #200 Cannonball, Jul 21, 2009
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