Kings Notes: Christie's Orlando absence is bewildering
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Rockmeister
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Doug's not even listed on the team for today's game against the Nets.
Um, it's in this thread...
Oh wait. It's in this thread now because my colleague Brickie merged them.
Oops.
Bone spurs? Surgery?
I can't help but wonder if those bone spurs could possibly have been contributory factors in Doug's decline in performance earlier this year.
Regardless, I wish him a complete and speedy recovery.
Oh wait. It's in this thread now because my colleague Brickie merged them.
Oops.
Bone spurs? Surgery?
I can't help but wonder if those bone spurs could possibly have been contributory factors in Doug's decline in performance earlier this year.
Regardless, I wish him a complete and speedy recovery.
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VF21 said:Um, it's in this thread...
Oh wait. It's in this thread now because my colleague Brickie merged them.
Oops.
Bone spurs? Surgery?
I can't help but wonder if those bone spurs could possibly have been contributory factors in Doug's decline in performance earlier this year.
Regardless, I wish him a complete and speedy recovery.
Oh, so that's why I couldn't find the other thread.
http://www.meritcare.com/hwdb/showTopic.asp?pd_hwid=tp23003
What is a bone spur?
A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Most people think of something sharp when they think of a “spur,” but a bone spur is just extra bone. It’s usually smooth, but it can cause wear and tear or pain if it presses or rubs on other bones or soft tissues such as ligaments or tendons in the body. Common places for bone spurs include the spine, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, and feet.
What causes bone spurs?
A bone spur forms as the body tries to repair itself by building extra bone. It generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time.
Some bone spurs form as part of the aging process. As we age, the slippery tissue called cartilage that covers the ends of the bones within joints breaks down and eventually wears away (osteoarthritis). In addition, the discs that provide cushioning between the bones of the spine may break down with age. Over time, this leads to pain and swelling and, in some cases, bone spurs forming along the edges of the joint. Bone spurs due to aging are especially common in the joints of the spine and feet.
Bone spurs also form in the feet in response to tight ligaments, to activities such as dancing and running that put stress on the feet, and to pressure from being overweight or from poorly fitting shoes. For example, the long ligament on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) can become stressed or tight and pull on the heel, causing the ligament to become inflamed (plantar fasciitis). As the bone tries to mend itself, a bone spur can form on the bottom of the heel (known as a "heel spur"). Pressure at the back of the heel from frequently wearing shoes that are too tight can cause a bone spur on the back of the heel. This is sometimes called a "pump bump" because it is often seen in women who wear high heels.
What are the symptoms?
Many people have bone spurs without ever knowing it, because most bone spurs cause no symptoms. However, if they are pressing on other bones or tissues or are causing a muscle or tendon to rub, they can break that tissue down over time, causing swelling, pain, and tearing. Bone spurs in the foot can also cause corns and calluses when tissue builds up to provide added padding over the bone spur.
How are bone spurs diagnosed?
A bone spur is usually visible on an X-ray. However, since most bone spurs do not cause problems, it would be unusual to take an X-ray just to see whether you have a bone spur. If you had an X-ray to evaluate one of the problems associated with bone spurs, such as arthritis, bone spurs would be visible on that X-ray.
How are they treated?
Bone spurs do not require treatment unless they are causing pain or damaging other tissues. When needed, treatment may be directed at the causes, the symptoms, or the bone spurs themselves.
Treatment directed at the cause of bone spurs may include weight loss to take some pressure off the joints (especially when osteoarthritis or plantar fasciitis is the cause) and stretching the affected area, such as the heel cord and bottom of the foot. Seeing a physical therapist for ultrasound or deep tissue massage may be helpful for plantar fasciitis or shoulder pain.
Treatment directed at symptoms could include rest, ice, stretching, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. Education in how to protect your joints is helpful if you have osteoarthritis. If a bone spur is in your foot, changing footwear or adding padding or a shoe insert such as a heel cup or orthotic may help. If the bone spur is causing corns or calluses, padding the area or wearing different shoes can help. A podiatrist (foot doctor) may be consulted if corns and calluses become a bigger problem. If the bone spur continues to cause symptoms, your health professional may suggest a corticosteroid injection at the painful area to decrease pain and inflammation of the soft tissues next to the bone spur.
Sometimes, the bone spurs themselves are treated. Bone spurs can be surgically removed, or treated as part of a surgery to repair or replace a joint when osteoarthritis has caused considerable damage and deformity. Examples might include repair of a bunion or heel spur in the foot or removal of small spurs underneath the point of the shoulder.
What is a bone spur?
A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Most people think of something sharp when they think of a “spur,” but a bone spur is just extra bone. It’s usually smooth, but it can cause wear and tear or pain if it presses or rubs on other bones or soft tissues such as ligaments or tendons in the body. Common places for bone spurs include the spine, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, and feet.
What causes bone spurs?
A bone spur forms as the body tries to repair itself by building extra bone. It generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time.
Some bone spurs form as part of the aging process. As we age, the slippery tissue called cartilage that covers the ends of the bones within joints breaks down and eventually wears away (osteoarthritis). In addition, the discs that provide cushioning between the bones of the spine may break down with age. Over time, this leads to pain and swelling and, in some cases, bone spurs forming along the edges of the joint. Bone spurs due to aging are especially common in the joints of the spine and feet.
Bone spurs also form in the feet in response to tight ligaments, to activities such as dancing and running that put stress on the feet, and to pressure from being overweight or from poorly fitting shoes. For example, the long ligament on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) can become stressed or tight and pull on the heel, causing the ligament to become inflamed (plantar fasciitis). As the bone tries to mend itself, a bone spur can form on the bottom of the heel (known as a "heel spur"). Pressure at the back of the heel from frequently wearing shoes that are too tight can cause a bone spur on the back of the heel. This is sometimes called a "pump bump" because it is often seen in women who wear high heels.
What are the symptoms?
Many people have bone spurs without ever knowing it, because most bone spurs cause no symptoms. However, if they are pressing on other bones or tissues or are causing a muscle or tendon to rub, they can break that tissue down over time, causing swelling, pain, and tearing. Bone spurs in the foot can also cause corns and calluses when tissue builds up to provide added padding over the bone spur.
How are bone spurs diagnosed?
A bone spur is usually visible on an X-ray. However, since most bone spurs do not cause problems, it would be unusual to take an X-ray just to see whether you have a bone spur. If you had an X-ray to evaluate one of the problems associated with bone spurs, such as arthritis, bone spurs would be visible on that X-ray.
How are they treated?
Bone spurs do not require treatment unless they are causing pain or damaging other tissues. When needed, treatment may be directed at the causes, the symptoms, or the bone spurs themselves.
Treatment directed at the cause of bone spurs may include weight loss to take some pressure off the joints (especially when osteoarthritis or plantar fasciitis is the cause) and stretching the affected area, such as the heel cord and bottom of the foot. Seeing a physical therapist for ultrasound or deep tissue massage may be helpful for plantar fasciitis or shoulder pain.
Treatment directed at symptoms could include rest, ice, stretching, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. Education in how to protect your joints is helpful if you have osteoarthritis. If a bone spur is in your foot, changing footwear or adding padding or a shoe insert such as a heel cup or orthotic may help. If the bone spur is causing corns or calluses, padding the area or wearing different shoes can help. A podiatrist (foot doctor) may be consulted if corns and calluses become a bigger problem. If the bone spur continues to cause symptoms, your health professional may suggest a corticosteroid injection at the painful area to decrease pain and inflammation of the soft tissues next to the bone spur.
Sometimes, the bone spurs themselves are treated. Bone spurs can be surgically removed, or treated as part of a surgery to repair or replace a joint when osteoarthritis has caused considerable damage and deformity. Examples might include repair of a bunion or heel spur in the foot or removal of small spurs underneath the point of the shoulder.
iheartBrad
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i could of sworn i heard he was put on the IL for something wrong with his knee...i was watching the Magic/Nets game and i could of sworn they said that...eek!
Rockmeister
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Nope. Its bone spurs in his left ankle.iheartBrad said:
Rockmeister
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By Tim Povtak | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted March 6, 2005
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Orlando Magic guard Doug Christie, who went on the injured list Saturday, said he likely is out for the season and headed for surgery on painful bone spurs in his left ankle.
Christie and his agent met Saturday at the team hotel for 90 minutes with Magic General Manager John Weisbrod to explain his recent absence. He then went on the injured list.
Christie didn't stay for Saturday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, returning home to Orlando before tip-off.
"I'm sorry that things got misconstrued, but sometimes as an athlete, you don't like to talk about injuries. Everyone plays hurt to some extent," Christie said. "I want to be part of the Orlando Magic. I want to win. But it's just frustrating when you're not healthy and not able to play like you know you can."
Christie called in sick and missed Thursday's practice and Friday's shootaround and game against the New York Knicks but gave the Magic few details, fueling speculation about his future with the team and his unhappiness with a new role.
His injury revelation followed a stretch of games in which his playing time dropped significantly. He hardly was a factor, playing six minutes in his last game Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings.
"Doug should have done a better job communicating earlier with me," Weisbrod said. "But we had a good meeting. He just feels now like he can't physically play the way he wants. When it comes to injuries, I tend to give a guy the benefit of the doubt. I know he doesn't feel good about this."
The Magic traded for Christie in January, believing he would help them defensively and with ball movement on offense. Except for a few occasions, his performance has been disappointing. Weisbrod said he was aware of some previous foot problems when they made the trade. Christie had missed the preseason.
"I've been playing in pain, taking so many antiinflamatories to mask it that I was spitting up blood this week," Christie said. " . . . The anger that everyone saw in me after the game against Sacramento, that was both physical and out of frustration."
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/magic/orl-sptmagicside06030605mar06,1,4826728.story?coll=orl-magic&ctrack=1&cset=true
Posted March 6, 2005
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Orlando Magic guard Doug Christie, who went on the injured list Saturday, said he likely is out for the season and headed for surgery on painful bone spurs in his left ankle.
Christie and his agent met Saturday at the team hotel for 90 minutes with Magic General Manager John Weisbrod to explain his recent absence. He then went on the injured list.
Christie didn't stay for Saturday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, returning home to Orlando before tip-off.
"I'm sorry that things got misconstrued, but sometimes as an athlete, you don't like to talk about injuries. Everyone plays hurt to some extent," Christie said. "I want to be part of the Orlando Magic. I want to win. But it's just frustrating when you're not healthy and not able to play like you know you can."
Christie called in sick and missed Thursday's practice and Friday's shootaround and game against the New York Knicks but gave the Magic few details, fueling speculation about his future with the team and his unhappiness with a new role.
His injury revelation followed a stretch of games in which his playing time dropped significantly. He hardly was a factor, playing six minutes in his last game Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings.
"Doug should have done a better job communicating earlier with me," Weisbrod said. "But we had a good meeting. He just feels now like he can't physically play the way he wants. When it comes to injuries, I tend to give a guy the benefit of the doubt. I know he doesn't feel good about this."
The Magic traded for Christie in January, believing he would help them defensively and with ball movement on offense. Except for a few occasions, his performance has been disappointing. Weisbrod said he was aware of some previous foot problems when they made the trade. Christie had missed the preseason.
"I've been playing in pain, taking so many antiinflamatories to mask it that I was spitting up blood this week," Christie said. " . . . The anger that everyone saw in me after the game against Sacramento, that was both physical and out of frustration."
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/magic/orl-sptmagicside06030605mar06,1,4826728.story?coll=orl-magic&ctrack=1&cset=true
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Bricklayer
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This whole thing remains deeply suspicious. If he's going to have surgery then I assume that he is in fact injured. But it sounds to me like its quite likely that this is a chronic injury he's had for a while, and he's bascially decided that he doesn't want to play any more this year -- not his team, so why sacrifice for it, so time to go in for surgery.This is just too bad really. I know how the Orlando fans must be taking this.
Purple Reign
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Bricklayer said:
Here, Here!!! I think Doug's feelings are hurt more than his foot. Has anybody ever gone on the injured list for hurt feelings.
love_them_kings
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Purple Reign said:Here, Here!!! I think Doug's feelings are hurt more than his foot. Has anybody ever gone on the injured list for hurt feelings.
I think it's a combination. I think he is broken hearted, and, quite probably in pain. If he was still on the Kings and we were depending on him every night, would he play, you betcha, he'd be out there. But why suffer through pain so that you can contributed a measly 5 minutes a game to a team that doesn't appreciate you?? Might as well just sit out and get 100% healthy. Bummer, I am going to the game on March 15 & was looking forward to seeing DC.
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