02/09/2013    

PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

CA Podiatrist Discusses Treatment of Plantar Tears

L.A. Lakers' Pau Gasol will be out indefinitely after suffering a tear of the plantar fascia of his right foot in Tuesday's win in Brooklyn. Gasol had an MRI Wednesday, but will fly today to Los Angeles for more evaluation from Lakers' team doctor Steve Lombardo, and foot specialist Dr. Kenneth Jung.

Dr. Robert Khorramian

"If it's a one-third tear, within four to six weeks, he should be okay," said Dr. Robert Khorramian, a Santa Monica foot and ankle specialist. "If it's a two-third tear, it would go much higher, possibly eight to 10 weeks. When there's over a two-third or a complete tear, we advise surgery. That takes 12 to 14 weeks."

Source: Mark Medina, The Los Angeles Daily News [2/6/13]