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Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm pacific
Location: Energy Solutions, Salt Lake City, Utah
TV: KCAL
Radio: 710am
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers basketball superstar, sustained an avulsion fracture in the index finger of his right hand in last night's 104 to 92 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Bryant left the game in the second quarter, but returned in the second half for a short time after he was fitted with a foam splint at half time. He later reported that he was in immense pain but wanted to continue playing the game. Bryant sustained a similar injury on his pinkie finger in the past, but plans to not miss any future games with this most recent injury.
An avulsion fracture is an injury to the bone in a place where a tendon or ligament attaches to the bone. When an avulsion fracture occurs, the tendon or ligament pulls away a piece of the bone. It is typically caused by a throwing or jumping action. These injuries are more common in children than adults. Children have a weak point in their skeleton called the growth plate because this area is actively growing.
The usual treatment for an avulsion fracture is rest and icing the area to avoid swelling. Surgery is usually unnecessary, however, severe cases may require surgery.
Yesterday's player of the game
17 Points 20 Rebounds
Deep: Im putting my undeated record on the line tonight. If I win this Deep, this offically put me in the lead. Reasons:
-Back-to-Back game
-Second game of the back-to-back is in Utah
-Kobe has a fractured finger
The pressure is on me
