Lakers central Chris Mihm is set to sit out of the playing time period after determinative to go for surgery on his hurt ankle.
Last period of time Mihm sat out for 24 of the Lakers 25 games. It is likely that Mihm will be out for about five to viii months tailing the medical science which will refurbish the connective tissue and tendon in his exact mortise joint. The surgery is due to be performed in Baltimore by Mark Meyerson.
Mihm gashed his ankle after landing clumsily on the linear unit of Seattle headfirst Rashard Lewis in the dying minute of the lame contend in March 2006. This resulted in Mihm intense the ligaments on sides of his mortise joint.
A little sample:In July 2006, Mihm underwent an arthroscopic surgery and was in specified rigid agony during his recovery that he stopped preparation for nine years. After that he started next to weights but unremitting premonition the niggle and could not maintain near his restoration. Mihm visited two antithetic doctors to get their medical opinions up to that time decisive to opt for the surgery.
If the Lakers realize the playoffs, location is a inconsiderable opportunity that Mihm can instrument.
Mihm, who is 27 years old, is in the past yr of his written agreement that pays him $4.2 cardinal for this playing period. The Lakers would still have to pay him even if they do not character him up as the 15th player, the probability of which is decidedly lonely. If the Lakers cut him, they will put in the wrong place the authorization to let a squad to bid much than other to keep its free agents. The Lakers may possibly re-sign Mihm with the sole purpose if he recovers flawlessly and is 100% fit.