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Joel Embiid to undergo further surgeries for his left knee issues

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Embiid might undergo a low-dose radiation therapy for his left knee concerns.

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Injuries have cursed the Philadelphia 76ers, sending them towards one of their worst regular season performances. The 76ers signed Paul George in the free-agency who suffered multiple injuries and reportedly took injections to stay match fit.

In another case, the 76ers superstar, Joel Embiid is suffering from a left-knee injury after undergoing through a surgery in February 2024, for lateral meniscus tear in the knee.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Embiid might undergo a low-dose radiation therapy for his left knee concerns. In this therapy, doctors use very small amounts of radiation to help reduce inflammation and pain in the knee to slow down the joint damage.

Joel Embiid could undergo a meniscus replacement procedure or a procedure where doctors break a bone in the hip to realign the joint and alleviate pressure 😳, per @PhillyInquirer

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The doctors also discuss about osteotomy which is a major surgery which could rule him out for than a year. In this surgery, doctors break and reshape a bone (usually in the knee or hip) to shift weight away from the damaged area. Doctors perform this surgery primarily to reduce pressure on a worn-out joint, relieving pain and improving movement.

The former MVP is averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. His lowest rebounds per game since his rookie season. The 76ers center is also ruled for the post-season awards for second year in a row. The franchise has lost eight-straight games and are heading towards a playoff exit after a crucial loss against the Chicago Bulls.

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