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ninjacookies · 10-29-2021, 07:48 PM

I been on my Dr. Oz grind the past few days.

I'm both optimistic and slightly shook.

BUT; medical advances have been tremendous over the past decade, including new procedures (as recent as 2018) for this particular fracture that have greater short and long term success.

A review of data on 26 NBA players who suffered Jones fractures, fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal of the foot, between the 1994-1995 Foot on iceto 2012-2013 seasons reveal some interesting statistics. Return to previous level of competition was achieved by 85% of athletes. There was no change in player efficiency rating (PER) when pre- and post-injury performance was compared. Four of the 26 (15%) players did not return to play in a subsequent NBA game after the season in which a Jones fracture was sustained. Twenty-four of 26 (92%) athletes were treated with operative fixation, and 3 players (12%) underwent secondary reoperation. Recurrence of the injury was experienced by 5 players (19%).

Those are extremely favorable odds, though recurrence is higher than I'd like it to be. But again, age, size, and shape of the foot are all factors that have to be considered.

The only careers it really ended were the ones that were already on their way out due to age and other ailments.

Brolo was probably the worst (100 total games) since he suffered multiple recurrences, but ever since he's been fine. Seems like a game of praying for it to heal completely or having it happen again then exploring an alternate medical approach to put it away for good. Didn't even realize CJ McCollum had it.

BBDub finna be aight. He definitely does need to get his natural play weight down though. Injuries aside, it will help him in all facets if he can get down to the 26x-27x range and stay there. It's not like he's going to magically morph from the Hulk into Ish Smith if he drops 15. Boi is country stronk.

10-29-2021, 07:48 PM	#5762
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,877	I been on my Dr. Oz grind the past few days. I'm both optimistic and slightly shook. BUT; medical advances have been tremendous over the past decade, including new procedures (as recent as 2018) for this particular fracture that have greater short and long term success. A review of data on 26 NBA players who suffered Jones fractures, fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal of the foot, between the 1994-1995 Foot on iceto 2012-2013 seasons reveal some interesting statistics. Return to previous level of competition was achieved by 85% of athletes. There was no change in player efficiency rating (PER) when pre- and post-injury performance was compared. Four of the 26 (15%) players did not return to play in a subsequent NBA game after the season in which a Jones fracture was sustained. Twenty-four of 26 (92%) athletes were treated with operative fixation, and 3 players (12%) underwent secondary reoperation. Recurrence of the injury was experienced by 5 players (19%). Those are extremely favorable odds, though recurrence is higher than I'd like it to be. But again, age, size, and shape of the foot are all factors that have to be considered. The only careers it really ended were the ones that were already on their way out due to age and other ailments. Brolo was probably the worst (100 total games) since he suffered multiple recurrences, but ever since he's been fine. Seems like a game of praying for it to heal completely or having it happen again then exploring an alternate medical approach to put it away for good. Didn't even realize CJ McCollum had it. BBDub finna be aight. He definitely does need to get his natural play weight down though. Injuries aside, it will help him in all facets if he can get down to the 26x-27x range and stay there. It's not like he's going to magically morph from the Hulk into Ish Smith if he drops 15. Boi is country stronk. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.