CptCrunch wrote:Doesn't heal well due to poor vascularity within the hand and difficulty in repairing such a small ligament. The whole area is flooded with synovial and is constantly in motion.
For non-atheletes, this jury is usually a lingering one that will take a long time to heal, if not ever fully healing completely.
Podziemski recently had "debridement surgery" on his left wrist. When I asked ChatGPT what that is this came up:
Brandin Podziemski’s left wrist surgery likely involved repairing a structural issue such as a ligament tear, fracture, or tendon damage—all of which are relatively common injuries in basketball players due to falls or impact to the hand or wrist during play.
Possible Procedures (depending on the injury):
1. Ligament Repair (e.g., TFCC or scapholunate ligament):
• Involves suturing or reconstructing torn ligaments.
• May be done arthroscopically (minimally invasive) or through open surgery.
2. Fracture Fixation:
• If he broke a bone (e.g., scaphoid, distal radius), surgeons may use pins, screws, or plates to stabilize it.
3. Tendon Repair:
• Torn or ruptured tendons (like the extensor or flexor tendons) may be stitched and reattached.
4. Wrist Arthroscopy:
• If the issue was more exploratory or less severe, the surgeon might have used a small camera and instruments to clean out damaged tissue, smooth cartilage, or diagnose instability.
Recovery Timeline:
• Typically 6 to 12 weeks for initial healing.
• Full return to basketball activities might take 3 to 5 months, depending on severity, rehab, and whether it was his shooting hand (it was left wrist, and he’s right-handed, which is better news).
It made me curious why they didn't specifically mention what was causing the issue.
