bmartin
Golden Hoya (over 1000 posts)
Posts: 2,459
|
Post by bmartin on Jan 29, 2009 12:35:25 GMT -5
voices.washingtonpost.com/press-break/2009/01/summers_doubtful_against_marqu.htmlGeorgetown is expected to be without its leading scorer, junior forward DaJuan Summers, for Saturday’s game against Marquette because of a foot injury suffered in Wednesday’s 65-57 loss at Cincinnati. Coach John Thompson said on a conference call Thursday morning that Summers was being examined by a doctor and that team officials hoped to have an update later in the day. Thompson said the injury, suffered when Summers crashed to the floor on an alley-oop that didn’t pan out, was to the bottom of Summers’ (left) foot. Thompson said he believed the diagnosis was plantar fasciitis, which is a common injury among athletes. In many cases, surgery is required. “Being honest right now,” Thompson said, “it doesn’t look good for him being able to go on Saturday.”
|
|
DanMcQ
Moderator
Posts: 30,569
|
Post by DanMcQ on Jan 29, 2009 12:40:54 GMT -5
Speaking as a physician, plantar fasciitis usually requires rest and anti-inflammatories and surgery is not a primary mode of treatment, so I am not sure who the Post were talking to as a medical source. It is also not a condition that usually results immediately from a fall. As far as I am aware, surgery would only potentially be needed if the plantar fascia was torn. As an example, David Wells pitched most of a season with plantar fasciitis.
|
|
HoyaNyr320
Golden Hoya (over 1000 posts)
Posts: 1,233
|
Post by HoyaNyr320 on Jan 29, 2009 12:42:11 GMT -5
$#@*$&
|
|
|
Post by dcc33 on Jan 29, 2009 12:44:04 GMT -5
Yeah, never heard of it being an acute injury (its usually something that occurs as a result of repetitive motion - like running). Its a pain, and can take a long time to get better, but if not too severe, one can play through it. Perhaps Summers was already hurting from planter fascitis, but the fall aggravated it.
Regardless, it sucks.
|
|
SirSaxa
Silver Hoya (over 500 posts)
Posts: 747
|
Post by SirSaxa on Jan 29, 2009 12:44:57 GMT -5
Speaking as a physician, plantar fasciitis usually requires rest and anti-inflammatories and surgery is not a primary mode of treatment, so I am not sure who the Post were talking to as a medical source. It is also not a condition that usually results immediately from a fall. As far as I am aware, surgery would only potentially be needed if the plantar fascia was torn. As an example, David Wells pitched most of a season with plantar fasciitis. Thanks Dan.
|
|
Grandpa
Silver Hoya (over 500 posts)
Posts: 732
|
Post by Grandpa on Jan 29, 2009 12:45:05 GMT -5
Speaking as a physician, plantar fasciitis usually requires rest and anti-inflammatories and surgery is not a primary mode of treatment, so I am not sure who the Post were talking to as a medical source. It is also not a condition that usually results immediately from a fall. As far as I am aware, surgery would only potentially be needed if the plantar fascia was torn. Thanks for the thoughts Dan. Based on recent articles, perhaps The Post used Hoyatalk as its source for medical info
|
|
|
Post by doctorhoya on Jan 29, 2009 12:48:10 GMT -5
Worst case scenario... Summers is out for a couple of weeks and then returns to Georgetown for his senior year?
And, this likely means that Sims or Vaughn will pick up the starting position, and thus the experience that comes with it, for the next few games.
Doesn't seem like it is all that horrible of an outcome, although I am a bit worried about DaJuan
|
|
DanMcQ
Moderator
Posts: 30,569
|
Post by DanMcQ on Jan 29, 2009 13:01:36 GMT -5
For informational purposes: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fasciitisYou can have plantar fascial rupture that occurs in athletes and dancers. Haver to hope it is not that because that is a more serious injury.
|
|
|
Post by schiavoed on Jan 29, 2009 13:05:56 GMT -5
Saw Dajuan today - was in a hard boot and walking with crutches. He was talking with some students about how the ankle felt and seemed in ok spirits all things considered...hopefully that's a good sign.
|
|
|
Post by FrazierFanatic on Jan 29, 2009 13:09:17 GMT -5
Worst case scenario... Summers is out for a couple of weeks and then returns to Georgetown for his senior year? And, this likely means that Sims or Vaughn will pick up the starting position, and thus the experience that comes with it, for the next few games. Doesn't seem like it is all that horrible of an outcome, although I am a bit worried about DaJuan Worst case scenario - Summers is out for the year, we become even more disjointed, continue to plummet and play in the NIT. Dajuan realizes the fragile nature of an athlete's career, declares for draft to try to make some money now in case injuries begin to plague him. Greg is so disappointed by NIT appearance he also takes the money and runs. JTIII hears one too many questions at press conference about frustration of HoyaTalk posters, decides to take Alabama job where no one cares about hoops. Georgetown brings back Craig Esherick to run the show. Now THAT is a worst case scenario !!
|
|
joey0403p
Golden Hoya (over 1000 posts)
Posts: 1,586
|
Post by joey0403p on Jan 29, 2009 13:13:24 GMT -5
wow frazier you are terrible
|
|
Madgesdiq
Golden Hoya (over 1000 posts)
Posts: 1,434
|
Post by Madgesdiq on Jan 29, 2009 14:22:29 GMT -5
I could be wrong, but I seem to recall Glenn Rice having surgery as a result of his plantar fasciitis towards the end of his NBA career.
|
|
bmartin
Golden Hoya (over 1000 posts)
Posts: 2,459
|
Post by bmartin on Jan 29, 2009 14:28:18 GMT -5
Somebody get DaJuan a can of corn: "Another useful method used by many sports medicine personnel using a frozen can of corn or even a cold soda can and placing it under the foot, instructing the patient to roll the can back and forth with his or her foot. This method provides a stretch and an ice massage simultaneously."
|
|
tlphoya
Bulldog (over 250 posts)
Posts: 431
|
Post by tlphoya on Jan 29, 2009 14:34:16 GMT -5
Tim Duncan was bugged by plantar fasciitis a few years ago, maybe 2006. He played through it during the season but needed the rest of the off season to get rid of it. Pretty sure he never had surgery though.
|
|
|
Post by theyellofallyells on Jan 29, 2009 15:00:17 GMT -5
So can one of the docs on here make a prediction as to when he would be available?
|
|
|
Post by Coast2CoastHoya on Jan 29, 2009 15:28:25 GMT -5
Worst case scenario... Summers is out for a couple of weeks and then returns to Georgetown for his senior year? And, this likely means that Sims or Vaughn will pick up the starting position, and thus the experience that comes with it, for the next few games. Doesn't seem like it is all that horrible of an outcome, although I am a bit worried about DaJuan Worst case scenario - Summers is out for the year, we become even more disjointed, continue to plummet and play in the NIT. Dajuan realizes the fragile nature of an athlete's career, declares for draft to try to make some money now in case injuries begin to plague him. Greg is so disappointed by NIT appearance he also takes the money and runs. JTIII hears one too many questions at press conference about frustration of HoyaTalk posters, decides to take Alabama job where no one cares about hoops. Georgetown brings back Craig Esherick to run the show. Now THAT is a worst case scenario !! 2 4 6 8 that sux! GoodNESS, Frazier! Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery, DaJuan
|
|
HoyaChris
Golden Hoya (over 1000 posts)
Posts: 1,408
|
Post by HoyaChris on Jan 29, 2009 15:36:14 GMT -5
Worst case scenario... Summers is out for a couple of weeks and then returns to Georgetown for his senior year? And, this likely means that Sims or Vaughn will pick up the starting position, and thus the experience that comes with it, for the next few games. Doesn't seem like it is all that horrible of an outcome, although I am a bit worried about DaJuan Worst case scenario - Summers is out for the year, we become even more disjointed, continue to plummet and play in the NIT. Dajuan realizes the fragile nature of an athlete's career, declares for draft to try to make some money now in case injuries begin to plague him. Greg is so disappointed by NIT appearance he also takes the money and runs. JTIII hears one too many questions at press conference about frustration of HoyaTalk posters, decides to take Alabama job where no one cares about hoops. Georgetown brings back Craig Esherick to run the show. Now THAT is a worst case scenario !! Moreover, other teams are allowed to score baskets against us with six players on the floor.
|
|
|
Post by professorhoya on Jan 29, 2009 15:36:34 GMT -5
Planter Facitiics can be bad. That can end Basketball Careers or be a chronic problem.
|
|
|
Post by RockawayHoya on Jan 29, 2009 15:41:27 GMT -5
Hopefully the injury is not as serious as it could be, and Dajuan can return and help this team this year. Contrary to a good number of posters on the board, I still happen to think this team can make the NCAA this year and be competitive, even with the recent slide. But, its still important to have Dajuan's best interest in mind. I wouldn't want him to risk the injury further and have it become a chronic condition just to win at all costs this year. When he's healthy enough to play without further risk, that's when we should bring him back.
However, if he's unable to come back this year, I don't think an NBA GM is going to give him a first-round guarantee coming off an injury and a string of subpar performances before going down. A long-term injury this year in my opinion would almost assuredly bring him back for a senior season.
|
|
HoyaFanNY
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Never throw to the venus on a spider 3 Y banana!
Posts: 4,991
|
Post by HoyaFanNY on Jan 29, 2009 15:54:39 GMT -5
david wells also pitched most of his seasons hammered...maybe dajuan should hit the bottle ;D
|
|