NBA: The best team doctor in history

Chapter 22: The Knicks' Chief Female Team Doctor Sees Through Everything

So that’s it! ! !
No wonder!
When Jiang Ming saw Oden take two steps, he suddenly understood why Oden's cartilage was worn so badly.

This is indeed congenital, but I didn't expect that no doctor around him noticed it for so many years?

Eagle sauce is indeed a magical place.

Just as Jiang Ming was thinking, he was suddenly poked in the waist. He saw Sean next to him staring at Oden's feet. When he saw Jiang Ming turned around, he said:
"He has a problem with his feet."

"Nonsense." A male doctor next to Sean couldn't help laughing when he saw Sean's nervous look. Who here didn't know that Oden had a problem with his feet?

"It's not an internal problem. It's just that it didn't grow properly, or you could say it didn't grow completely."

Jiang Ming covered his mouth and spoke in Sean's ear. Sean nodded as if he understood something, and then went to think about the diagnosis method.

He really needed to think about it. If he stood up without arranging his words properly, no one would understand what he was saying.

Jiang Ming didn't raise his hand first, but listened to what others said first.

Sure enough, the first person to stand up and speak was obviously an insider.

Don't let the rich water flow to outsiders' fields.

A 30-year-old male doctor with a Mohawk, who was very handsome, stood up and Jensen's expression was obviously relaxed.

This person started with a set of official words:
I hope to work with the experts in sports medicine and orthopedics across the country to come up with the most correct solution.

This is a high EQ statement. A low EQ statement is: I hope someone can get this 100 million with me.

"Then I will throw out some ideas, based on my observations.

I think we should do a minimally invasive surgery on the right knee. This small surgery can solve Mr. Oden's problem once and for all. He is only 19 years old and has a long career ahead of him, so it is best to get it done right away."

When he said it, he emphasized the word "small", making it seem very simple.

The originally quiet meeting room was suddenly filled with all kinds of whispers. Surgery was mentioned right at the beginning of this consultation. Was it so shocking?

What about the doctor who wants to use conservative treatment later?

I’m afraid that Oden’s team will have a preconceived idea that the surgery is indeed good, and it will be difficult to change their minds.

General Manager Larry listened calmly, but sweat was dripping from his forehead. It was obvious that Jensen had called in to mess things up by saying that he wanted to perform surgery right away.

It depends on whether anyone can come up with a better solution, even a smaller operation.

But Doctor Robbie hasn't arrived yet?

In fact, Larry had been looking at the person in the middle of the first row, who might be the only reason why he had held this consultation today.

After the first doctor finished speaking, Rockets' Maffei stood up and gave some professional words to support his decision:

"I agree. I have been in this field for 20 years. Arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery is a very small and safe operation. It uses an articular lens to remove the damaged cartilage first, then drill a few holes in the bone (these holes are called microfractures). The bone marrow cells and blood will coagulate to form a smooth and solid repair tissue.

"Well, I do this on about 50 athletes a year, and they all recover really well and are back on the court doing great."

The young doctor sitting next to Sean saw that the name tag on his suit seemed to be from Mexico, so he raised his hand, stood up and said this.

"Mr. Oden, I have 30 years of experience in arthroscopic surgery. You can let me perform the surgery on you."

“I’m 40!”

"Emperor Oden, you are the most talented center I have ever seen. Your knee will definitely be stronger after the minimally invasive surgery. With my post-operative rehabilitation treatment, it will be no problem for you to reach the peak of your career and win the championship!"

There were also doctors who made big promises just to get votes of approval, which made a bunch of doctors at the scene burst into laughter.

Seeing this lively and casual discussion, Thomas Reese couldn't help but pick up the microphone and cut off the topic:
"Okay, I've attributed everything you said to surgical treatment. I've said enough, and it's consistent with the opinion of our team's medical team. Do other doctors have other opinions?"

At this time, a slightly plump female doctor finally stood up from the middle of the first row.

Now everyone looked over.

No one dared to mock her for being short, fat and ugly, because that person was the Knicks' chief female team doctor, Lisa Callahan.

Not to mention that he has the best medical skills, but he definitely has the highest salary.

It is common for Eastern Conference team doctors to come and treat Western Conference team players, but it was really a honor for the Knicks chief to come over.

She stood up and said slowly:

"In our NBA, many players have undergone minimally invasive knee surgery, and some have gone from bad to worse, such as Penny Hardaway, Alan Houston, and Stoudemire." "Especially Alan Houston, I was there when he had the surgery. My mentor's surgery was successful, but his recovery after the surgery was poor, and Alan could no longer jump that high, so I was impressed."

After hearing this, Oden and his agent obviously calmed down. It seems that this operation still has risks.

So many stars have had failed surgeries.

Even big cities like New York, which has the NBA's top medical team, can't allow players to return to their peak through this surgery!

But Lisa changed the subject and said:

"But some people have fully recovered after surgery and even got better, like Jason Kidd of the Mavericks."

"I also participated in the consultation for Kidd's surgery. The Mavericks used this relatively mature arthroscopic minimally invasive technology, and the tissue can become a new barrier to prevent bones from rubbing against each other, so there is no more knee wear and tear.

Kidd's organization recovered very well.

However, in the early stages, the friction between bones often causes inflammation and pain.

因此手术后患者要用支架行走6-8周，4-6个月之间不得进行任何运动，真正痊愈则需要6-12个月。

So from my experience working in the NBA, with Oden's current level of wear and tear, he can recover to a mild state without surgery and rest for a month, and can even play on the court with a knee brace, but the hidden dangers are still there, and he needs constant maintenance.

But if he has the surgery, he will definitely be out for this season. Even if he plays next season, he will have to slowly get back into shape. He will definitely not be able to recover to his best level all at once.

The risk is that the recovery may not be that good, but the ideal situation is that Oden, who is still young, may recover quickly and no longer be troubled by knee injuries after the surgery.

This also means that it will affect the home team's 1-2 season record.

Therefore, whether the management is willing to sacrifice one or two years is the key, which should be the reason why Mr. Larry called us here, because whether Oden has the next surgery or not will affect their management's subsequent operations. "

"So, in the end, it all depends on what the management thinks."

Lisa had worked for the Knicks for so long that she saw at a glance what the Trail Blazers wanted to do. In fact, regardless of whether the surgery was done or not, the Trail Blazers just wanted a group of professional doctors to give a final decision on the matter.

If surgery is really necessary, the Trail Blazers' operators may decide to continue to play badly this season to get a high draft pick. If not, then they will trade for strong reinforcements to make the playoffs or even further.

So these doctors are actually here to make the pioneers stop hesitating.

After finishing speaking, Trail Blazers President Larry applauded and nodded heavily:

"That's a good point, Doctor Lisa, what's your own suggestion?"

"No, it depends on you."

Larry responded with an awkward smile.

It was obvious that Lisa was not here for the bonus or more than four recognitions. She was invited to give the pioneers some sincere suggestions, so what she said was very pertinent and she saw through Larry's little tricks at once.

The stronger and more chaotic the West is, the more comfortable the East will be.

Although she did not state the diagnosis and treatment methods she agreed with or any special treatment methods, she was unanimously approved by the Trail Blazers because everyone essentially felt that the matter could be resolved internally.

It's such a small matter, such a simple injury, the management will make the decision.

"Lisa is right, I agree!"

Just as the scene was happening, two people from the door hurried into the conference room. The middle-aged man with short hair in front was panting, and the old uncle with gray hair behind him was shouting to support Lisa.

"Sorry, I'm late."

The leader greeted Jensen and Thomas Reese apologetically, then bent down and guided the old man behind him to sit in the middle seat of the first row.

Lisa, who was sitting next to him, stood up again and hugged the old doctor:
"Hey, long time no see, Dr. Robbie."

Many people on and off the field stood up and applauded to welcome the doctor who arrived late. He seemed to be a big figure respected by the industry.

But only Jiang Ming and Sean stared at the first person and rubbed their eyes:

"Isn't this Robert?"

"It's him! I won't make a mistake!" Sean said affirmatively.

"Hua Sha, have all three of us from the light rail station come to the Pioneer for a consultation?"

(End of this chapter)