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[Goldstar88]

As Boston navigates his absence and Tatum embarks on his road to recovery, there are crucial factors surrounding the situation that could help him return to superstar status.

"The positive was we were 15 minutes away from Dr. [Martin J.] O'Malley, who is a terrific surgeon who has done a number of these," said Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens.

Speaking at his end-of-season press conference at the Auerbach Center, Stevens noted, "Dr. Schena was on the phone with him before we left the building on Monday night, and he was out of the MRI, in consultation and done with surgery by the time we had an injury report the next day because there was [a]real benefit to doing it early. And so, as tough as that injury is, and as tough as it was that night, just an amazing set of circumstances."

Those benefits are something Dr. Kevin R. Stone emphasized to Forbes in a conversation about Tatum's injury and recovery. Dr. Stone is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and a pioneer of advanced orthopedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate, and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments.

"We've learned over the last few years that very early motion and rehabilitation accelerate the healing," conveyed Dr. Stone. "It doesn't slow down the healing. It doesn't damage the repair. And so the sooner you have the injury, the sooner you have the repair. And then the sooner you start your recovery, physical therapy, in our hands, that's the next day after injury and surgery, the faster you recover and the better you do."

Despite Tatum suffering perhaps the most concerning injury an athlete can sustain, Dr. Stone, a leading expert in Achilles tendon repair, expressed optimism about what the future may hold for the Celtics star.

"There's nothing about an Achilles rupture that should prevent him from coming back better than he was before," said Dr. Stone.

The SpeedBridge procedure could help that cause. While Tatum may have gone a different route, Dr. O'Malley, who also performed surgery on Kevin Durant and Tiger Woods when they tore their Achilles tendons, is reportedly known for the SpeedBridge procedure.

[Redz]

As Boston navigates his absence and Tatum embarks on his road to recovery, there are crucial factors surrounding the situation that could help him return to superstar status.

"The positive was we were 15 minutes away from Dr. [Martin J.] O'Malley, who is a terrific surgeon who has done a number of these," said Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens.

Speaking at his end-of-season press conference at the Auerbach Center, Stevens noted, "Dr. Schena was on the phone with him before we left the building on Monday night, and he was out of the MRI, in consultation and done with surgery by the time we had an injury report the next day because there was [a]real benefit to doing it early. And so, as tough as that injury is, and as tough as it was that night, just an amazing set of circumstances."

Those benefits are something Dr. Kevin R. Stone emphasized to Forbes in a conversation about Tatum's injury and recovery. Dr. Stone is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and a pioneer of advanced orthopedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate, and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments.

"We've learned over the last few years that very early motion and rehabilitation accelerate the healing," conveyed Dr. Stone. "It doesn't slow down the healing. It doesn't damage the repair. And so the sooner you have the injury, the sooner you have the repair. And then the sooner you start your recovery, physical therapy, in our hands, that's the next day after injury and surgery, the faster you recover and the better you do."

Despite Tatum suffering perhaps the most concerning injury an athlete can sustain, Dr. Stone, a leading expert in Achilles tendon repair, expressed optimism about what the future may hold for the Celtics star.

"There's nothing about an Achilles rupture that should prevent him from coming back better than he was before," said Dr. Stone.

The SpeedBridge procedure could help that cause. While Tatum may have gone a different route, Dr. O'Malley, who also performed surgery on Kevin Durant and Tiger Woods when they tore their Achilles tendons, is reportedly known for the SpeedBridge procedure.

A positive angle is nice to hear.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

As Boston navigates his absence and Tatum embarks on his road to recovery, there are crucial factors surrounding the situation that could help him return to superstar status.

"The positive was we were 15 minutes away from Dr. [Martin J.] O'Malley, who is a terrific surgeon who has done a number of these," said Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens.

Speaking at his end-of-season press conference at the Auerbach Center, Stevens noted, "Dr. Schena was on the phone with him before we left the building on Monday night, and he was out of the MRI, in consultation and done with surgery by the time we had an injury report the next day because there was [a]real benefit to doing it early. And so, as tough as that injury is, and as tough as it was that night, just an amazing set of circumstances."

Those benefits are something Dr. Kevin R. Stone emphasized to Forbes in a conversation about Tatum's injury and recovery. Dr. Stone is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and a pioneer of advanced orthopedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate, and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments.

"We've learned over the last few years that very early motion and rehabilitation accelerate the healing," conveyed Dr. Stone. "It doesn't slow down the healing. It doesn't damage the repair. And so the sooner you have the injury, the sooner you have the repair. And then the sooner you start your recovery, physical therapy, in our hands, that's the next day after injury and surgery, the faster you recover and the better you do."

Despite Tatum suffering perhaps the most concerning injury an athlete can sustain, Dr. Stone, a leading expert in Achilles tendon repair, expressed optimism about what the future may hold for the Celtics star.

"There's nothing about an Achilles rupture that should prevent him from coming back better than he was before," said Dr. Stone.

The SpeedBridge procedure could help that cause. While Tatum may have gone a different route, Dr. O'Malley, who also performed surgery on Kevin Durant and Tiger Woods when they tore their Achilles tendons, is reportedly known for the SpeedBridge procedure.

A positive angle is nice to hear.

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Day 25.. days starting to get a little easier

[Neurotic Guy]

As Boston navigates his absence and Tatum embarks on his road to recovery, there are crucial factors surrounding the situation that could help him return to superstar status.

"The positive was we were 15 minutes away from Dr. [Martin J.] O'Malley, who is a terrific surgeon who has done a number of these," said Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens.

Speaking at his end-of-season press conference at the Auerbach Center, Stevens noted, "Dr. Schena was on the phone with him before we left the building on Monday night, and he was out of the MRI, in consultation and done with surgery by the time we had an injury report the next day because there was [a]real benefit to doing it early. And so, as tough as that injury is, and as tough as it was that night, just an amazing set of circumstances."

Those benefits are something Dr. Kevin R. Stone emphasized to Forbes in a conversation about Tatum's injury and recovery. Dr. Stone is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and a pioneer of advanced orthopedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate, and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments.

"We've learned over the last few years that very early motion and rehabilitation accelerate the healing," conveyed Dr. Stone. "It doesn't slow down the healing. It doesn't damage the repair. And so the sooner you have the injury, the sooner you have the repair. And then the sooner you start your recovery, physical therapy, in our hands, that's the next day after injury and surgery, the faster you recover and the better you do."

Despite Tatum suffering perhaps the most concerning injury an athlete can sustain, Dr. Stone, a leading expert in Achilles tendon repair, expressed optimism about what the future may hold for the Celtics star.

"There's nothing about an Achilles rupture that should prevent him from coming back better than he was before," said Dr. Stone.

The SpeedBridge procedure could help that cause. While Tatum may have gone a different route, Dr. O'Malley, who also performed surgery on Kevin Durant and Tiger Woods when they tore their Achilles tendons, is reportedly known for the SpeedBridge procedure.

So a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon says there is nothing about an Achilles rupture that should prevent him from coming back BETTER than he was before. Yet posters here will say he?ll never be the same. 
The Drs comment doesn?t etch in stone that JT will return to form, but it does indicate that there?s reason for optimism.  And why not?  Everything he could have done post-injury to increase the likelihood of full recovery was done. Quick surgery, He?s 27 and he?s going work his butt off.  Anyone who presumes the worst is choosing to be negative unnecessarily.  Probably not 100% next season if he returns, but in 2026-27 we?ll have our star back.

[Ilikesports17]

I personally spoke to two orthopedic surgeons.

The agreed that 1. Having surgery within 12 hours meant nothing. Waiting  weeks would be bad, but there is no gap between 10 hours and 80. 2. There?s zero reason he can?t come back to live a normal life but returning to top .01 percentile is always a crapshoot. Sure we can guarantee he?ll be able to live a normal life but anyone claiming they can predict  a return to outlier performance is lying

[Neurotic Guy]

I personally spoke to two orthopedic surgeons. One of which, up u till 2023 was the highest grossing orthopedic surgeon in the United States.

The agreed that 1. Having surgery within 12 hours meant nothing. Waiting  weeks would be bad, but there is no gap between 10 hours and 80. 2. There?s zero reason he can?t come back to live a normal life but returning to top .01 percentile is always a crapshoot. Sure we can guarantee he?ll be able to live a normal life but anyone claiming they can predict  a return to outlier performance is lying

Apparently there are differences of opinion among well-regarded orthopedic surgeons.  And there?s a difference between predicting he will return to prior performance v he can return to prior performance.  I don?t think it?s a lie to suggest that he can.  I suppose optimism might be a bridge too far but there is at least some reason to be hopeful.

[slightly biased bias fan]

Next seasons Celtics alternate (City Edition) jersey.

[Birdman]

David Beckham, Kobe, Durant, Dominique are some of players who came back after Achilles tear & played more years..plus today technology is far more greater as once was of course so I wouldn?t be surprise to see Tatum back in March thou I wouldn?t push it

[Goldstar88]

Chris Mannix: Most recently I?ve heard they?re open to trading anybody except for Tatum. via YouTube

[Roy H.]

Chris Mannix: Most recently?I?ve heard they?re open to trading anybody except for Tatum. 5 hours ago ? via YouTube

I think this belongs in the "rumors with no sources" thread. 

[slightly biased bias fan]

Chris Mannix: Most recently I?ve heard they?re open to trading anybody except for Tatum. 5 hours ago via YouTube

I think this belongs in the "rumors with no sources" thread.

The Celtics are willing to listen to trade offers for Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, per Shams Charania
 
Are teams making big offers and calling about Jaylen Brown and Derrick White? One hundred percent.

The Celtics prefer not to trade them, from my understanding, but listen, if they get a big offer, they have to look at everything. And I think they're going to get, you know, offers on the three guys that they're focused on. They're going to get offers potentially on Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. And I think between now and the draft and free agency, they're going to evaluate what makes sense from a value perspective.

via Shams Charania

[Roy H.]

Chris Mannix: Most recently I?ve heard they?re open to trading anybody except for Tatum. 5 hours ago via YouTube

I think this belongs in the "rumors with no sources" thread.

The Celtics are willing to listen to trade offers for Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, per Shams Charania
 
Are teams making big offers and calling about Jaylen Brown and Derrick White? One hundred percent.

The Celtics prefer not to trade them, from my understanding, but listen, if they get a big offer, they have to look at everything. And I think they're going to get, you know, offers on the three guys that they're focused on. They're going to get offers potentially on Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. And I think between now and the draft and free agency, they're going to evaluate what makes sense from a value perspective.

via Shams Charania

While I'm convinced that Shams doesn't have any sources within the Celtics front office, he obviously does have a lot of contacts with agents and many teams.  So, fair enough. 

That said...  The Celtics are also "listening" on offers for Tatum.  I don't think any GM outside of Nico Harrison refuses to at least hear out other teams.

[slamtheking]

Chris Mannix: Most recently I?ve heard they?re open to trading anybody except for Tatum. 5 hours ago via YouTube

I think this belongs in the "rumors with no sources" thread.

The Celtics are willing to listen to trade offers for Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, per Shams Charania
 
Are teams making big offers and calling about Jaylen Brown and Derrick White? One hundred percent.

The Celtics prefer not to trade them, from my understanding, but listen, if they get a big offer, they have to look at everything. And I think they're going to get, you know, offers on the three guys that they're focused on. They're going to get offers potentially on Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. And I think between now and the draft and free agency, they're going to evaluate what makes sense from a value perspective.

via Shams Charania

While I'm convinced that Shams doesn't have any sources within the Celtics front office, he obviously does have a lot of contacts with agents and many teams.  So, fair enough. 

That said...  The Celtics are also "listening" on offers for Tatum.  I don't think any GM outside of Nico Harrison refuses to at least hear out other teams.

touche

[slightly biased bias fan]

Chris Mannix: Most recently I?ve heard they?re open to trading anybody except for Tatum. 5 hours ago via YouTube

I think this belongs in the "rumors with no sources" thread.

The Celtics are willing to listen to trade offers for Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, per Shams Charania
 
Are teams making big offers and calling about Jaylen Brown and Derrick White? One hundred percent.

The Celtics prefer not to trade them, from my understanding, but listen, if they get a big offer, they have to look at everything. And I think they're going to get, you know, offers on the three guys that they're focused on. They're going to get offers potentially on Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. And I think between now and the draft and free agency, they're going to evaluate what makes sense from a value perspective.

via Shams Charania

While I'm convinced that Shams doesn't have any sources within the Celtics front office, he obviously does have a lot of contacts with agents and many teams.  So, fair enough. 

That said...  The Celtics are also "listening" on offers for Tatum.  I don't think any GM outside of Nico Harrison refuses to at least hear out other teams.

I agree with you about not having any sources within the Celtics front office.

I believe that other teams are relaying to Shams that when they contact the Celtics (regarding their core players), the Celtics front office is willing to hear pitches, where as before, the various teams would have been told do not bother.

Remember, the Celtics even discussing a Durant package that included Brown got back to him.