Joel Embiid Gets Two Screws In Foot

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