Mr. Iverson now plays for the Besiktas of the Turkish League. The right calf injury was a result of a calcium deposit with additional secondary bleeding. Mr. Iverson’s calf can be healed with rehabilitation and an anti-inflammatory injection, Dr. Andrews said in the report.
Dr. Andrews also recommended Mr. Iverson stay off the court for four to six weeks to recover from the injury.
Read the ESPN story on Allen Iverson.
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– OA Centers for Orthopaedics Named New Team Physicians for Portland Pirates Hockey Team
– Dr. Craig Westin Named Troupe Physician for Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet
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