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Joel Embiid Gets Two Screws In Foot
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Dr. Richard Ferkel, the surgeon who repaired Joel Embiid’s fractured navicular bone, says the surgery went well and he expects a full recovery.
Statement from Dr. Richard Ferkel: “Two screws were inserted into the navicular bone in Joel Embiid’s right foot.
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 20, 2014
More: "The surgery went very well and I’m confident that after appropriate healing he will be able to return to NBA Basketball. "
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 20, 2014
More: "Joel tolerated the surgery without difficulty and will begin his rehabilitation in the near future.”
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 20, 2014
