NBA- Shaquille injures thumb
After injuring his right thumb in a game against Boston last Thursday, Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal looks to be out of the game for the rest of the regular season. The player was submitted to surgery on Monday for what has been described as a severe sprain.
The moment of injury is unclear, but it seems to have occurred when Glen Davis blocked a shot with just seven minutes left in the first half. The Cavaliers asked for a time out shortly after the incident to take O’Neal out of the game. The sprain left the player on the bench for the rest of the night.
Shaq then missed a game on Friday due to continued pain and underwent an MRI on Saturday. An examination on Sunday by Dr. Thomas Graham at the National Hand Center in Baltimore determined that Shaq would need surgery to repair the damage in his thumb. Dr. Graham was to perform the surgery as well.
The typical recovery time for this type of injury requires 6 to 8 weeks: first 2 weeks in a cast then another 4 to 6 rehabilitating. With 7 weeks and 22 games left in the regular season, the Cavs look like they will be missing their new center.
The team is hoping Shaq will recover in time for the playoffs.
Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry has been supportive of O’Neal and his injury; he stated that the team could wait for a proper recovery for the postseason.
by demsy on March 8th, 2010 Tags: basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, O'Neal, Shaquille O'neal, Sports
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