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UPDATE: Joel Embiid Is Out Indefinitely and Ben Simmons Had a Minor Procedure
By Kyle Scott
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Medical update (1/2):
•Embiid did not take part in shootaround after swelling in left knee. MRI today. Listed out indefinitely.— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 27, 2017
Is it just me or do the Sixers have the worst medical staff in sports? They have single-handedly recalibrated the expectation for setbacks in minor lower limb injuries. SWELLNESS.
OH UPDATE 2 ISN’T ANY BETTER!
Medical update (2/2):
•Simmons minor foot procedure to stimulate bone growth, accelerate healing. Likely to resume training by end of week.— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 27, 2017
Side note: The Sixers apparently learned their lesson. Out indefinitely is phrasing Bryan Colangelo specifically mentioned on Friday that he should’ve used earlier with regard to Embiid.
UPDATE: Here’s the full press release– Embiid was injured “following training progression”:
JOEL EMBIID: Embiid presented with swelling and soreness in his left knee following training progression in recent days. Based on this new information, Embiid will now be listed as out indefinitely. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI this afternoon to further assess his status.
BEN SIMMONS: This morning Simmons underwent a minor procedure during which bone marrow was injected into the affected fracture site in order to stimulate bone growth and accelerate healing. He is likely to resume normal training by the end of the week.
JERRYD BAYLESS: Bayless is now three months removed from left wrist surgery, during which time the site has been immobilized. He is scheduled to have his cast removed next week, at which point he will begin targeted wrist therapy and rehabilitation.
TIAGO SPLITTER: Splitter remains out indefinitely while he receives treatment related to his right calf strain.
If one gets re-injured following rehab training, isn’t that 100% on the medical staff?
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.