Towns to miss some time
Towns to miss some time
Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a left wrist dislocation and will be re-evaluated weekly on a return to play plan. He won't require surgery. A hand specialist evaluated Towns in LA today.
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It was a good season. Twolves fans can't have nice things
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Actually, next man up!! We have lots of players that can step up in the scoring department. KAT out sucks, but throwing in the towel makes no sense.
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We are gonna find out for a couple games if Ed Davis can still play. I hope he is still a worthwhile guy.
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Camden [enjin:6601484]
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Only positive from this is if it forces the Colombian Joker into bringing back Rondae Hollis-Jefferson or comparable. I don't give a shit about an empty roster spot. This team needs to be competitive.
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The Wolves without KAT are strong contenders for worst roster in the NBA, especially this year with no quality depth at the center position. Dieng would be nice to have now.
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WildWolf2813
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I read somewhere that this is reasonably a 2-4 week injury.
If it's that, then it could be worse, but I'm sure this franchise feels so cheated that they had an Ironman and now they get pieces to surround him and now he can't play.
Juancho needs to get his shot together, but this is also time to see if Reid can hold it down. In the next month we can figure out if he's good enough to where we won't even need someone like Ed Davis.
If it's that, then it could be worse, but I'm sure this franchise feels so cheated that they had an Ironman and now they get pieces to surround him and now he can't play.
Juancho needs to get his shot together, but this is also time to see if Reid can hold it down. In the next month we can figure out if he's good enough to where we won't even need someone like Ed Davis.
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We need Dlo and/or Edwards to go nuts these next couple weeks. If we have a .500 record by the time KAT gets back I'll be ecstatic
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FWIW 3-6 weeks Depending on location and severity is what my friend that's a medical professional said. I was gonna say I'm bracing for the worst but...anyways at least we started 2-0.
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The following is from healthline.com:
What is a dislocated wrist?
Your wrist contains eight small bones, called carpals. A network of ligaments holds them in place and allows them to move. A tear in any of these ligaments can result in two or more of your carpal bones being pushed out of their usual position. This results in a dislocated wrist.
While a dislocated wrist can involve all eight carpals, your lunate and scaphoid bones are often affected. These two bones form a bridge between the radius and ulna bones in your forearm and the other, smaller bones in your wrist.
How is it treated?
Mild dislocations are usually treated with a procedure called a reduction. In this procedure, your doctor gently maneuvers the bones back into their proper positions. This can be quite painful, depending on the severity of your injury. To help with the pain, your doctor will use either local or general anesthesia beforehand.
Following the procedure, you'll probably need to wear a splint or cast to prevent your wrist from moving while it heals. You might also need to wear a sling.
For more severe cases, you might need surgery to realign your wrist bones or repair torn ligaments. This is sometimes done using pins or screws to hold everything in place.
How long does it take to heal?
The healing time for a dislocated wrist depends on how severe it is. If you only need a reduction procedure, you should recover within two or three months. However, if you need surgery, it may take six months to a year to fully recover.
I'm not a doctor, but here are my takeaways from this description from healthline:
1. A dislocation is clearly more serious than a sprain and involves a tearing of at least one wrist ligament that pushes two or more carpal bones out of their usual position. That sounds really bad. I've had a sprained wrist (no dislocation) when I was much younger and I couldn't even twist a door knob for weeks.
2. Even if it was a "mild" dislocation, it apparently still requires a "reduction" procedure under local or general anesthesia to put the bones back in place and it takes 2-3 months (not weeks) to recover.
I read on another on-line medical site that it's critical to avoid any further trauma while recovering even if it's a "mild" dislocation. Bottom line is that I don't believe for a second KAT will be back for in a few weeks, much less in time for the Laker game. I sure hope I'm wrong, but I don't think we'll see him on the court until February at the earliest.
As Cam said, Rosas had better bring back RHJ or sign the best available big he can find on the FA market for the money we have left under the luxury tax.
What is a dislocated wrist?
Your wrist contains eight small bones, called carpals. A network of ligaments holds them in place and allows them to move. A tear in any of these ligaments can result in two or more of your carpal bones being pushed out of their usual position. This results in a dislocated wrist.
While a dislocated wrist can involve all eight carpals, your lunate and scaphoid bones are often affected. These two bones form a bridge between the radius and ulna bones in your forearm and the other, smaller bones in your wrist.
How is it treated?
Mild dislocations are usually treated with a procedure called a reduction. In this procedure, your doctor gently maneuvers the bones back into their proper positions. This can be quite painful, depending on the severity of your injury. To help with the pain, your doctor will use either local or general anesthesia beforehand.
Following the procedure, you'll probably need to wear a splint or cast to prevent your wrist from moving while it heals. You might also need to wear a sling.
For more severe cases, you might need surgery to realign your wrist bones or repair torn ligaments. This is sometimes done using pins or screws to hold everything in place.
How long does it take to heal?
The healing time for a dislocated wrist depends on how severe it is. If you only need a reduction procedure, you should recover within two or three months. However, if you need surgery, it may take six months to a year to fully recover.
I'm not a doctor, but here are my takeaways from this description from healthline:
1. A dislocation is clearly more serious than a sprain and involves a tearing of at least one wrist ligament that pushes two or more carpal bones out of their usual position. That sounds really bad. I've had a sprained wrist (no dislocation) when I was much younger and I couldn't even twist a door knob for weeks.
2. Even if it was a "mild" dislocation, it apparently still requires a "reduction" procedure under local or general anesthesia to put the bones back in place and it takes 2-3 months (not weeks) to recover.
I read on another on-line medical site that it's critical to avoid any further trauma while recovering even if it's a "mild" dislocation. Bottom line is that I don't believe for a second KAT will be back for in a few weeks, much less in time for the Laker game. I sure hope I'm wrong, but I don't think we'll see him on the court until February at the earliest.
As Cam said, Rosas had better bring back RHJ or sign the best available big he can find on the FA market for the money we have left under the luxury tax.