Lonzo Ball Got a New Meniscus But Will it Save His Career? Doctor Explains

Lonzo Ball revealed that he also underwent a meniscus transplant surgery along with his cartilage transplant surgery. What does this shocking update mean about his future in the NBA?

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[tinobrown]

It’s a shame that this guy is so young, and his knee is basically shot. A meniscus transplant? That sounds very serious. Sounds like some shit you get when you turn 80.

[soulchorea]

I highly recommend all NBA fans to subscribe to this channel to go along with whatever streaming service you have to watch the actual games, and split screen them when something bad happens -- this dude is always on top of it before the player even realizes he got hurt lol

[gregoryhinson]

I had a menisectomy when I was 13 years old (orthopedic surgeon said my meniscus was so shot it wasn’t reparable). On some of my follow ups he’d always mention that meniscus transplants were an option especially since there was a higher chance of getting knee arthritis at a younger age but had a fairly high failure rate. Since then I’ve been super intrigued about them. This video was extremely interesting to me! Thanks for posting! It’s been 12 years since the menisectomy and my knee for the most part still feels great! I work out my quads and other leg muscles at the gym a lot and from my latest x rays/mris there’s been very little cartilage degeneration at all!

[cecagna]

I recently tore my ACL with some meniscus damage as well and this channel has been a godsend

[stampscapes]

Would have loved to have seen Ball have a really productive 12 year career. That Bulls team sure looked good in the pre-season/first season with him and the other pick ups (Caruso, DeRosan, etc.). They looked like they were going to be the most exciting team to watch then down went Ball and Caruso that first season (with the Bulls).

[Youdatguy]

I’ve fractured my tibia, a closed tibia plateau fracture and I’m exhausted. 5 more weeks till weight bearing. I couldn’t imagine the pressure and pain he’s gone thru I don’t care how much money you have he’s feeling all of this. Praying for Lonzo to get to where he sees himself going. Thanks Dr! Great share as always!

[edkiely]

Highly likely that Ball will never be the same player again. Can't see his knee not responding in a negative way, if not to the surgery than, to the wear-and-tear of the season- or both!

[spoogtastic]

Docs control with a mouse to make such beautiful lines is tremendous to see.

[sfv]

I hope he recovers well, he is a good man.

[David-ivje]

I'm a professor in a medical school. Important detail: cartilage transplants, unlike organ transplants, do not require lifetime immunosuppressant therapy. There are not cells in cartilage, so your body will not attack them. Similar to cornea transplants. In contrast, organ transplants require a serious load of medications for life.

[soulchorea]

I know he's been kind of a meme because of the whole BBB thing, but I really want this guy to do well; he is a great player and when he's on the court he shows what the hype was about (same is true of Lamelo too, I guess)

[emm]

Damn respect to Gelo for donating his meniscus!

[vrtillinfinity]

if I wasn't 12 years old in 2012 I would've gave both my knees to Derrick Rose

[dentatusdentatus]

Since the tissue is donated, can his immune system reject it?

[klarenxeblood]

Ruptured my ACL 2 yrs ago playing basketball going 60% speed doing an up & under layup but never jumped off ground ACL tore when I planted my feet for the jump.Im 6"4 280 athletic build. It has been the worst 2 yrs of my life and im aging approaching early 30's. I got hamstring graft with 4 screws. I've been on and off with therapy but does not feel same like I have 2 different legs. I can get my bounce up like I can still jump high but running and cutting gives me problems im hoping after 3 yrs of off and on physical therapy will be fine. But you literally have to do some form of physical therapy for both your knees everyday.

[Cardiackid]

I did not realize this procedure could be done. Hope it helps Lonzo have an opportunity to play again. On a different note, have you ever made a Kobe Bryant video on all his injuries, most of which he played through outside of his Achilles tear?

[Kinlui]

This is why you have 3 Ball brothers. LOL

[nikejames]

That is how my knee is. I know what Lonzo is feeling and i never been the same after and had to leave the game of football when I was in college.

[josepht]

As an organ donation coordinator I found this extremely interesting. I have seen 1 tissue recovery and it’s pretty brutal to watch honestly but knowing that tissue donation from one person can change the lives of hundreds of people makes it worth it to me. Glad Zo got selected to have this surgery and I hope it will help him and others in the future as we learn more about what these surgeries can do and how to improve them. As always thank you Doc for another educational opportunity.

[theshivelyshow]

what’s been up with bloody knees? luka has had bloody knees for weeks and embiid did as well