Accidents proceed to pile up for the Warriors this season.
Lindy Waters III suffered hyperextension of the left knee within the Golden State 123-118 victory towards the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, and his standing stays unknown.
Stanford Medication orthopedic surgeon Seth L. Sherman, MD, spoke with NBC Sports activities Bay Space to interrupt down the damage.
“Hyperextension happens when the foot and ankle transfer far ahead in relation to the knee,” Dr. Sherman defined. “What we noticed was he was leaping, he landed and it appeared like there was contact on the prime, however there did not appear to be any main contact beneath the underside, aspect or the entrance. It was extra of a non-contact touchdown and the knee buckles like I simply described.
The damage occurred late within the second quarter when Waters landed awkwardly whereas contesting a dunk tried by Grizzlies ahead Santi Aldama.
Waters was down for some time earlier than limping to the locker room after which being dominated out for the remainder of the competitors.
“What they are going to search for, as I am certain they’ve, is an excellent bodily examination,” Dr. Sherman continued. “First you wish to see, was he capable of bear weight and I imagine he was. That is factor. Then they are going to have a look at whether or not or not the knee joint is definitely swelling? If it swells, this might suggest some kind of swelling from an damage on the within of the knee whereas if it isn’t very swollen instantly or the following day, it’s a higher signal.
“Ideally, they may have ligament examination instantly. Some hyperextension accidents might be a lot much less severe. Some, sadly, might point out a ligament or different damage. We additionally consider bone contusions or contusions. You may see if the knee goes this fashion, the entrance of 1 bone can hit the entrance of the opposite bone So typically we hear a few bone bruise with out a ligament damage, it could possibly be a lack of. time as a result of it has to heal, however that does not imply it means an enormous intervention.
Dr. Sherman additional defined that potential therapies for Waters might embrace using crutches if he’s nonetheless limping and/or a knee brace, along with treatment and knee gel.
The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported Sunday morning that Waters has averted any “severe” points with the hyperextension and will likely be listed as questionable for Golden State’s highway sport towards the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday evening.
Lindy Waters III has averted any severe issues after a scary fall to his left knee the opposite evening, I am advised. Hyperextension. He’s questionable for tomorrow on the Clippers.
-Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 17, 2024
Nothing official was launched by the group as of Sunday morning, however Dr. Sherman revealed a potential restoration timetable relying on the severity of the damage – and shared a glimmer of hope for Dub Nation.
“If it’s a minor damage with no swelling, it might take a number of days,” he stated. “If it is a bone bruise, it may take days and even weeks. And naturally, if it is one thing extra important, like a ligament or cartilage damage, the meniscus, then you might be sadly speaking a few long term path.
“The jury’s nonetheless out. However we’re all pulling for him. I feel among the early predictors of his means to place weight on it and his security, of not coming again the identical day, are all very affordable and , to a sure extent, I hope optimistic.”
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