According to Yao team, the inflamation is receeding. Also, Yao's has been surfing the Net all the time. Could he be reading Clutch Net ?
That's the best thing I've heard all week. Nice X-mas gift. What is Yao team by the way. Is that a website?
I would feel a lot better if there was a link. But if true, it would be a great Christmas gift to all us Rox fans.
It's something called "onychocryptosis" to which I have not much clue. It has something to do with his toe nail. Maybe one of doctors can explain better.
Once again, where is the link to this information? You've posted 3 times, and have yet to list the link.
That's an ingrown toe nail. He had 2 surgeries for an ingrown toe nail? It would make sense though. After he lost his toe nail, it could have easily grown inward.
I can't read Chinese, but at least you finally listed it. Thanks. If it's true, it would truly be the best Christmas gift imaginable.
From the Medicineplus website: What we thought Yao had before ------ Osteomyelitis is an acute or chronic bone infection, usually caused by bacteria. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The infection that causes osteomyelitis often is in another part of the body and spreads to the bone via the blood. Affected bone may have been predisposed to infection because of recent trauma. In children, the long bones are usually affected. In adults, the vertebrae and the pelvis are most commonly affected. Bone infection can be caused by bacteria or by fungus. When the bone is infected, pus is produced within the bone, which may result in an abscess. The abscess then deprives the bone of its blood supply. Chronic osteomyelitis results when bone tissue dies as a result of the lost blood supply. Chronic infection can persist intermittently for years. Risk factors are recent trauma, diabetes, hemodialysis, and intravenous drug abuse. People who have had their spleen removed are also at higher risk for osteomyelitis. The incidence of osteomyelitis is 2 in 10,000 people. Symptoms Return to top Pain in the bone Local swelling, redness, and warmth Fever Nausea General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise) Drainage of pus through the skin (in chronic osteomyelitis) Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: Excessive sweating Chills Low back pain Swelling of the ankles, feet, and legs Signs and tests Return to top A physical examination shows bone tenderness and possibly swelling and redness. A bone scan indicates infected bone. A CBC shows elevated white blood cell count. The ESR is elevated. Blood cultures may help identify the causative organism. An MRI and a needle aspiration of the area around infected bones for culture may be done. A bone lesion biopsy and culture may be positive for the organism. A skin lesion with a sinus tract (the lesion "tunnels" under the tissues) may yield drainage of pus for culture. This disease may alter the results of the following tests: Joint x-ray Hand x-ray Extremity x-ray Bone x-ray ALP (alkaline phosphatase) isoenzyme ALP Treatment Return to top The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection and prevent the development of chronic infection. Intravenous antibiotics are started early and may later be changed depending on culture results. Some new antibiotics can be very effective when given orally. In chronic infection, surgical removal of dead bone tissue is usually necessary. The open space left by the removed bone tissue may be filled with bone graft or by packing material to promote the growth of new bone tissue. Antibiotic therapy is continued for at least 3 weeks after surgery. Infection of an orthopedic prosthesis may require surgical removal of the prosthesis and of the infected tissue surrounding the area. A new prosthesis may be implanted in the same operation or delayed until the infection has resolved, depending on its severity. Expectations (prognosis) Return to top The outcome is usually good with adequate treatment of acute osteomyelitis. The prognosis is worse for chronic osteomyelitis, even with surgery. Resistant or extensive chronic osteomyelitis may result in amputation, especially in diabetics or other patients with poor blood circulation. Complications Return to top Chronic osteomyelitis Local spread of infection Reduced limb or joint function Amputation What ollie is claiming Yao has now ------------ Onychocryptosis; Unguis incarnatus Definition Return to top An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top An ingrown toenail can result from curved toenails, poorly fitting shoes, toenails that are trimmed improperly, or a toe injury. The skin around the toenail may become red and infected. The great toe is usually affected, but any toenail can become ingrown. The condition may become serious in people with diabetes. Signs and tests Return to top A doctor's examination of the foot is sufficient to diagnose an ingrown toenail. Treatment Return to top To treat an ingrown nail at home: Soak the foot in warm water. Use a nail file to separate the nail from the inflamed skin. Place a small piece of cotton under the nail. Wet the cotton with water or antiseptic. Repeat those steps, several times a day if necessary, until the nail begins to grow out and the pain goes away. Also, trim the toenail and apply over-the-counter antibiotics. If this does not work and the ingrown nail gets worse, see a foot specialist (podiatrist) or skin specialist (dermatologist). The doctor may remove part of the nail or extra skin. If the toe is infected, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. These may be applied to the skin or taken by mouth. In recurrent cases, your doctor may permanently reshape your nail with chemicals or lasers. Expectations (prognosis) Return to top Treatment will generally control the infection and relieve pain. However, the condition is likely to return if measures to prevent it are not taken. Good foot care is important to prevent recurrence. Complications Return to top In severe cases, the infection may spread through the toe and into the bone
Actually, I can't. Could you translate the whole thing for us? Normally, I wouldn't ask you to do that, but this is important stuff.
IMHO, the doctors prepared for the worst, but it turned out better. Yao has returned to his Houston home this morning.
I'm a little skeptical at the authenticity of this information at the moment. Until I read it in the Houston Chronicle, I wont get my hopes up too high.
