ATPnovel Chapter 56 Batistuta
Chapter 56 Batistuta
"This surgery was exhausting!"
Lin Mu slumped into the chair.
He handled the first few steps quite well, but when it came to locking the screw at the far end...
The overall deviation is just a little bit.
Although it may not be detectable by X-rays.
But he can see it.
Therefore, we can only make constant fine adjustments.
"Perfectionism is harmful."
Lin Mu sighed.
Overall, though, today was pretty good.
"Want one?"
Stephen handed over a cigarette case. Lin Mu glanced at it and saw it was a red Marlboro.
He lit one and put it in his mouth.
After Stephen lit the cigarette, Lin Mu took a deep breath, the smell of tobacco filling his chest, which instantly made him feel much more energetic.
I'll open the emails when I get back to the office.
Sports Weekly.
"The highly anticipated Ballon d'Or ceremony concluded the night before last, and the winner of the European Golden Ball was finally announced. The official website of France Football, which is responsible for the selection, announced that Ronaldinho, who plays for Barcelona, won the award with 159 first-choice votes, while Lampard, who came in second, only had 25 votes, and Eto'o, who came in third, had 15 votes. This was the biggest gap in the history of the award."
"The 2005 IAAF year-end rankings have been released. In the men's 110-meter hurdles, the top three were Allen Johnson, Dominique Arnold, and Raj Doucoure, with Liu Xiang finishing fourth, just one point behind. Although Liu Xiang won the Olympic gold medal last year, Allen Johnson's excellent performance on the tour only allowed him to finish second. Will Liu Xiang be able to claim the top spot next year?"
"The Kyoto Olympics: The mascots 'Fuwa' were unveiled on November 11, with the theme slogan 'One World, One Dream.' The Olympics, three years later, have already attracted the attention of people all over the world."
"..."
"Ronaldinho won the Ballon d'Or, but I wonder how his health is. Did he fall due to excessive indulgence, or is it an injury?"
Lin Mu rubbed his chin as he looked at the news.
Perhaps in the future, he and Xiao Luo will also have a doctor-patient relationship.
Ding Dong!
Another email arrived.
"yawn!"
Lin Mu stretched and looked over.
Setimio Aloisio: Request for medical advice regarding Gabriel Batistuta.
Hello Dr. Wood, you may not know me.
But you must know Gabriel and you recently treated several athletes, including Recoba, Zanetti, Matteo, Raul, and others. Gabriel retired this March.
However, his leg problems remain severe, and he has not recovered effectively even after undergoing surgery in Buenos Aires two months ago.
The following is his medical record.
If you are aware of his condition, please let me know when you are available. Gabriel is currently in Argentina, but he can fly to Milan at any time.
Looking forward to your reply.
Lin Mu actually knew Batistuta.
Who wouldn't recognize him?
The renowned Purple Lily War Goddess.
During his playing career, he was incredibly successful, and his 12 seasons in Serie A were his peak. However, after retiring, the injuries he suffered during his 17-year professional career almost made him give up completely.
Lin Mu learned this from the medical records in the email.
After retiring, Batistuta was unable to walk for a period of time. His bedroom was only 10 meters away from the bathroom, but he did not have the strength to get out of bed and walk there.
He can only urinate in his own bed.
This would be shameful for any normal person, but it would probably be even more so for Batistuta.
So he sought out the renowned physician, Avanzi.
At that point, he could no longer bear the excruciating pain in his ankles and directly asked the doctor to amputate both of my legs.
Because I learned about Pistorius.
This refers to the case of the famous South African disabled track and field athlete, who had both legs amputated.
Batistuta believed that was the only solution.
The doctor did not agree.
Because it's crazy.
But they couldn't offer a very good solution either.
The only thing that could be done was to immobilize the ankle to reduce the pain, but Batistuta's cartilage and tendons had already been worn away.
Lin Mu glanced at the film.
The meniscus was already a grade three injury, but since grade three is the highest possible level, Batistuta's case had progressed to fragmentation.
The suturing is extremely difficult.
As for the ankle, at this stage, we can only remove the loose body, smooth out the osteophytes, and remove the hyperplastic synovium.
Then perform a microfracture procedure.
PRP technology can also be used.
Raul doesn't have to worry about being accused of doping, but Batistuta has no such worries at all.
As for a complete solution.
Ankle replacement surgery... Lin Mu can't have it now, but it's not that it can't be done.
Rather, it's because the materials don't meet the standards.
Current prosthetic materials are of poor quality, wear out quickly, and have a high revision rate.
"It seems like it's okay to replace the implant after ten years..."
Lin Mu thought to himself.
Then we can add "ankle replacement surgery" to the program.
So he replied to the email.
Batistuta can be admitted to San Raffaele Hospital first.
After conducting some examinations, they discussed the surgical plan.
Just as Lin Mu was about to get up and go home, he received another email, again from Setimio Aloisio.
Is this guy always glued to his computer?
......
Argentina is not far from Italy.
"Can he cure me?"
Batistuta lay on the hospital bed, his half-length hair falling loose, looking rather greasy.
That once spirited face was now deathly pale.
His eyes were filled with despair.
No one can understand what it feels like for a proud person to urinate in bed.
He almost committed suicide at that time.
He has lost all hope in life.
If it weren't for his friend/agent and family members persuading him that there was still hope, he really wouldn't know what to do.
"have!"
Setimio Aloisio spoke with conviction.
"Wood, a doctor at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, previously treated Recoba, Zanetti, and Raul. I also asked my friends in the field, and they said he is the best in the world at meniscus repair."
"All we need to do is go to Milan. Take a look at the email Dr. Wood wrote."
He then took out his laptop.
"The suturing is quite difficult, but surgery can be performed..."
Lin Mu's email was very objective.
But with Setimio Aloisio's commentary, it seemed like Batistuta could be cured and play in next year's World Cup.
Batistuta suddenly raised his head.
for him.
I'd give it a try as long as there's even the slightest hope.
After all, no one wants to lose their legs.
Especially football players.
The sport he loved throughout his life, and all those spectacular goals, were scored with his own two legs.
He lost both legs.
It's like being cut off from everything that used to be.
Are those honors still his?
Batistuta took a deep breath. "Then let's talk to the hospital and transfer me to San Rafael. Also, tell Dr. Wood that I want to have the surgery as soon as possible."
Setimio Aloisio breathed a sigh of relief.
Done.
Batistuta made a phone call to his former national team teammate Zanetti.
After receiving an affirmative answer.
He felt a little safer.