David Chao, MD
2 min read • March 05, 2024
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Received a Platelet-Rich Plasma injection the first week of March for his left knee bone bruise - PRP injections require at least two weeks to take effect before he can ramp up on-court activity - a return in the final week of March would be good news with a more realistic return being early April.
MRI came back “clean” and he's considered day-to-day with a left knee contusion - out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks but has a chance to return for Friday's game against the Magic.
By video, suffered inversion right ankle sprain in Saturday's game - reportedly will miss until mid-March - has previous right ankle sprains which should allow him to recover quicker when he does retake the court.
Missed Monday's game against the Clippers with left Achilles tendinitis - issue can be managed but team likely to manage his rest the remainder of the season -slight chance to play Wednesday against the Warriors.
Underwent surgery on March 4 for spiral fracture in left hand he suffered in the March 1 game against the Wizards - surgery should speed up his recovery timeline, allowing for mobility earlier in the recovery process - will be back for playoffs with a potential return in early-to-mid April.
Underwent surgery on March 4 to address a spiral fracture to the third metacarpal bone in his left hand - chance to return before the end of the regular season but Toronto likely to play it safe with their star unless they can rejoin the playoff hunt.
Written by David Chao, MD
