haywood?

[Mateen Cleaves]

so is he out the entire season?

[LyricalRico]

Probably. Late March or April would be the time frame for any type of return.

[nate33]

so is he out the entire season?

They said 4-6 months near the end of October. That means he'll be ready around the end of February at the earliest, and the end of April at the latest. For some strange reason, our medical staff always issues overly optimistic timetables. Chances are, he'll be ready in April.

Basically, if the Wizards are still in contention, we may see Haywood. If they're not, Haywood won't come back until next year.

[hands11]

The Washington Wizards say starting center Brendan Haywood could miss up to six months while recovering from surgery on his right wrist. Haywood had the operation to repair a torn ligament Thursday in New York. He will spend 2 1/2 months in a cast before starting rehabilitation.

http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/11041591/rss

He was hurt Oct. 2 during training camp.
Surgery was Oct 16th Thursday


Get the big man back out there.

Even Haywood with one hand would have been better then anything we currently have to guard players like Shaq and Howard.

[hands11]

http://www.orthogate.org/patient-educat ... wrist.html

What can be done for ligament injuries of the wrist?

The first challenge in treating a ligament injury of the wrist is recognizing that it exists. Many patients fall and injure their wrist and assume they have a sprain. They treat the sprain with rest for a few weeks, and then resume their activities. Many ligament injuries go unrecognized until much later when they cause problems.

The treatment of a ligament injury depends on whether it is an acute injury (just happened within weeks) or a chronic injury (something that happened months ago).

- LOOKS LIKE OUR MEDICAL STAFF GOT ONE RIGHT.

Percutaneous Pinning and Repair of the Ligaments

If the ligament damage is recognized within a few weeks after the injury, the surgeon may be able to insert metal pins to hold the bones in place while the ligaments heal. This procedure is called a percutaneous pinning. (Percutaneous means through the skin; an incision is not required.) The surgeon uses a fluoroscope to watch as the pins are placed. The fluoroscope is a type of continuous X-ray machine that shows the X-ray image on a TV screen.

In some cases, getting the bones lined up properly is not possible, and an incision must be made to repair the ligaments. The longer the surgery is done after the initial injury, the less likely it is that the bones can be aligned properly. It is also less likely that torn ligaments will heal once scar tissue has developed over the ends. The metal pins are placed to hold the bones still while the ligaments heal. The pins are usually removed four to six weeks after the procedure.

Rehabilitation

What should I expect after treatment?
Nonsurgical Rehabilitation

After wearing a splint or cast for three to six weeks, your doctor may have you work with a physical or occupational therapist. Treatments are used to help you regain wrist range of motion, strength, and function.
After Surgery

If you have surgery, your hand and wrist will be bandaged with a well-padded dressing and a splint for support. Physical or occupational therapy sessions may be needed for up to three months after surgery. The first few treatment sessions focus on controlling the pain and swelling after surgery. Patients then begin to do exercises that help strengthen and stabilize the muscles around the wrist joint. Other exercises are also used to improve the fine motor control and dexterity of the hand. The therapist suggests ways to do activities without straining the wrist joint.

Some good reading on the topic.