Dash Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Greg Oden showed up at Trail Blazer media day talking about having “good days and bad days” with his left knee, which he injured in a game last Dec. 5. He underwent surgery on a fractured left patella on the following day and his recovery has been slow. Oden told reporters Monday he would not be ready to play when the team opens the regular-season schedule on Oct. 26. He also mentioned having pain in the knee and when he said that I was surprised, because general manager Rich Cho had said on the Morning Sports Page (95.5 The Game) recently that Oden was “pain-free.” So I asked Cho about it later. “That was before he got patellar tendinitis,” Cho said. Commonly called “jumper’s knee,” patellar tendinitis is common to players in sports that demand a lot of jumping. But it can be caused by overuse, muscular imbalance, misalignment of leg bones and being overweight, among other things. Treatment for the malady can include rest, exercise and the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. It is a very common condition among NBA basketball players and certainly this explains the cautionary approach the Trail Blazers are taking with Oden. Pushing someone with this condition can cause further damage to the tendon. http://www.dwightjaynes.com/greg-oden-now-has-patellar-tendinitis Damn...the guy just can't stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutch Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 he should try another job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I am being serious when I say he should retire. It is a shame because he is an awesome talent, but he is doing himself more harm then good, especially since he is due for a new contract now, someone is bound to overpay him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Damn I fell bad for him, there is only so much disappointment one can take before breaking down I would not be surprised he he decided to call it quits if this continues to hold him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wow guy can't get any break... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Despite this set back now, I still think he'll have a good season this year. His time will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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