Blake Update?

by ImranQ on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 PM PST

Is there any news out there on Griffin? I have not heard anything since he went down and am curious to his progress, will he be back in the projected time or longer? Does the injury of Eric Gordon mean they will be very cautious to make sure both these guys are healthy when they play together. Is there any news out there at all because I dont think I have read or heard anything since opening night when he was officially diagnosed.

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said in game interview he feels great.

by Newton Pham on Nov 10, 2009 9:23 AM PST reply actions

I heard the same interview

but they gave no timetable for a return.

who knows when they will be back, the clipps are cursed.

by The Blake Griffin Era on Nov 10, 2009 9:38 AM PST reply actions

3-5 weeks I would assume

It has been 2 weeks so far. He had the platelet rich plasma therapy a week or so ago, and I believe you have to refrain from basketball/strenuous activities for about 2-3 weeks following the treatment. Then they will probably re-evaluate it and hopefully clear him to be able to participate in non-contact drills.

I would expect him back sometime between the 1st and 2nd week of next month (December 7-14th). I’m hoping that he’ll be back sooner, but I want his knee to show that it is fully healed before he comes back.

by Lawler 4ever on Nov 10, 2009 11:37 AM PST reply actions

What Is This?

Can you give a few details as to exactly what this treatment entails? I have no idea what it is. Does anyone know?

When we win the NBA Championship, it will be that much sweeter!

by danobaseball on Nov 11, 2009 10:53 AM PST up reply actions

I'm not an expert by any means, so I may not be totally accurate.

Blood from your own body (maybe your arm) is taken and put into a machine to remove unwanted material and the platelets that are left are injected into the infected area. This catalyzes the body’s on healing instincts to repair muscle, ligament, tendon, bone or other tissue.

Here’s a video clip that shows the procedure being done on someone with tennis elbow.

by Lawler 4ever on Nov 13, 2009 12:19 AM PST up reply actions