Dwayne Wade is hobbled by a knee injury just as the Miami Heat are ready to blow through the injury-riddled Chicago Bulls.
What is going on with his knee, and will the rest between the end of this round and the next give Wade time to heal? Let's take a look:
A bruise? Really?
When I say "bruise", you likely think of a black and blue mark on the body. While a contusion is often followed by the discoloration, pain and swelling if on the surface, it's not the only kind of bruise that can be found.
Wade's issue is on the surface of the patella, as well as inside the knee joint. There is very little cushion in the area, and the kind of hard contact that took place between Wade and Bulls guard Jimmy Butler can be both drastically painful and damaging. Bruises are the body's mechanism for rushing blood and healing substances to the area.
The pain is also a signal, telling Wade to slow down, if not stop. The downside is that he'll likely take a painkiller in order to play, stopping the signal and perhaps allowing the knee to take more damage. It's a fine balance, and one that Wade w ...
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Breaking Down Dwyane Wade’s Knee Injury: What Exactly Is He Dealing With?
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