In hopes to eliminate the tendonosis from both of his knees, Lakers forward Pau Gasol plans to have a procedure Thursday that will involve eliminating scar tissue.
After talking to several specialists, I’m going to proceed to regenerate both of my patellar tendons and working hard to get back to my 100%
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) May 8, 2013
Gasol will undergo the so-called FAST Technique, a procedure the Lakers say will involve Dr. Steven Yoon of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Group inserting a probe into both of his knees. That will direct ultrasonic energy to eliminate scar tissue without damaging the healthy tissue.
The Lakers plan to release a timeline for Gasol’s recovery Thursday following his procedure.
Gasol suggested as early as the day prior to the Lakers’ Game 4 loss two weeks ago to San Antonio that he’d have some offseason work done on both of his knees. Gasol missed a total of 33 games due to various ailments, including knee tendonitis that sidelined him for eight games in early December. But Gasol said the injury lingered throughout the season. He averaged 13.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and 8.6 rebounds through 49 games.
“I have to do something to regenerate the tissue,” Gasol said, “so I don’t have to play with this pain.”
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