Remember Tiger Woods? Well, you better, because he apparently feels better than he has in years. Woods posted a hopeful health update to his website Wednesday, saying he hasn’t felt this good in years despite having his fourth back surgery since 2014. His latest was a fusion back surgery, and the pain he felt beforehand sounds excruciating. “I could no longer live with the pain I had,” Woods wrote. “We tried every possible non-surgical route and nothing worked. I had good days and bad days, but the pain was usually there, and I couldn’t do much. Even lying down hurt. I had nerve pain with anything I did and was at the end of my
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Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Underwent Spinal Cord Leak Procedure
Share this: The Golden State Warriors might not see head coach Steve Kerr on their sideline for some time. Kerr is out indefinitely as he deals with complications from a back surgery that took place two years ago, and the Warriors coach had a procedure to drain his spine in the hope of alleviating the pain that has sidelined him since Game 3 of the Warriors’ first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN. Warriors owner Joe Lacob detailed Kerr’s health issues in an interview with Bloomberg Radio on Friday. “It’s very unfortunate what’s happening here, ” Lacob said, as transcribed by The Mercury News’ Anthony Salter. “He had a back surgery. Relatively common procedure almost two years ago now. And had
Sports World Reacts To Isaiah Thomas’ Incredible Effort In Celtics’ Win
Share this: BOSTON — It’s safe to say Isaiah Thomas’ performance Tuesday night was the talk of the sports world. The Boston Celtics point guard scored 53 points, 20 of which came in the fourth quarter, as the C’s topped the Washington Wizards 129-119 in overtime in Game 2 of the teams’ best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series, which Boston now leads 2-0. And while TD Garden certainly was buzzing, so was the Internet. Isiah Thomas ✊🏾 — The Gilly Lock (@BumpNrunGilm0re) May 3, 2017 I.T……….Ballin! — Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) May 3, 2017 Isaiah Thomas is pretty good — Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) May 3, 2017 And he did that all after major dental surgery on what would have been his sister, Chyna’s, 23rd birthday. Thumbnail photo via Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images More
Binder undergoes successful surgery
Dr Xavier Mir: "Today we operated on Brad Binder, who had suffered a loosening of the plate on his left forearm. The operation consisted of three phases: The first, removing the old plate, which had lost the pronator axis. Secondly, we placed a new plate with the correct axis of the radius, so that it could do twisting movements; Finally, a graft removed from his arm to wrap around the old fracture and ensure that the bone heals as soon as possible. He will remain in hospital for between 24 and 48 hours and we believe that he will be able to begin recovery exercises in three weeks." Source link
NFL Rumors: Falcons’ Julio Jones Might Be Getting Foot Surgery
Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones battled a foot injury for most of the 2016 NFL season, and now he might need to have surgery. Yes, might. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Jones will have foot surgery Monday but he will be ready for training camp. However, ESPN’s Vaughn McClure later reported that the Falcons’ receiver will meet with Dr. Robert Anderson to determine if he needs to have a bunion removed from his foot, but no decision on surgery has been made yet. The 28-year-old had a fantastic 2016 campaign, catching 83 passes for 1,409 yards and six touchdowns. Jones didn’t seem to be affected by the ... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr Expected To Be Out 6-8 Weeks
Share this: The Oakland Raiders suffered a crushing blow on Saturday, as quarterback Derek Carr went down with a fractured fibula, presumably ending his season. As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Carr will undergo surgery on Tuesday. Raiders QB Derek Carr expected to undergo surgery on fractured fibula Tuesday in Los Angeles, per source. Recovery timetable is 6-8 weeks. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 26, 2016 For those trying to do the math, Super Bowl LI is roughly six weeks away, but even if the Raiders were to get there it would probably be a long shot for Carr to be active. Backup quarterback Matt McGloin will serve as the team’s starter in Carr’s absence. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Blake Griffin Injury: Clippers’ All-Star Forward To Have Knee Surgery
Share this: Another season, another Blake Griffin injury. The Los Angeles Clippers’ All-Star power forward will undergo “minor surgery” on his sore right knee, league sources told The Vertical’s Shams Charania, who added that Griffin is expected back in the lineup “at some point” in January. Griffin previously missed a game earlier this month due to soreness in the same knee. The procedure was described to Charania as a “cleanup” by league sources. The Orange County Register’s Dan Woike confirmed Charania’s report and clarified some details on both the procedure and Griffin’s timetable to return. Can confirm @ShamsCharania report: Blake Griffin will need arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Expected to miss 3-6 weeks — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) December 19, 2016 Griffin’s injury history is concerning both