The Sports Healer Starting from Milan

Chapter 57 The Lord of the Rings Meets the God of War

"I played football here for half a year."

As the vehicle drove past the San Siro stadium, Batistuta lay on a transport bed, only able to see the top of the stadium through the slightly high windows.

He was loaned to Inter Milan during the 2003 winter transfer window.

He played 12 games but only scored 2 goals, which is why Inter Milan did not renew his contract.

Then he went to Al-Arabi in Qatar and played for two years.

He only retired this March.

"You guys have had a good season."

Batistuta turned his head and looked at Zanetti next to him.

"Well enough."

Zanetti accompanied his former national team and club teammates to the hospital today.

But when he said this humble thing, his face couldn't hide his pride.

It's not just because Inter Milan beat AC Milan.

Also because they haven't fallen behind Juventus.

The point difference remained at four points.

"Has the club had a good injury situation this year?"

Batistuta was still somewhat uneasy.

When people have no hope, they desperately crave hope, but once they have it, they are always afraid.

"Dr. Wood is a very skilled doctor. I asked him about you yesterday. Don't worry, everything will go smoothly."

Zanetti offered words of comfort.

The two started talking about next year's World Cup.

"Juan has been causing trouble with the national team again recently."

Batistuta sighed.

Previously, he failed to join Lazio because of Veron's rejection.

Then Veron always made the locker room relationships very tense in the national team.

Batistuta heard about it.

Argentina's current captain, Sorin, suggested to the head coach that Inter Milan players not be selected.

That is, Zanetti, Veron, and Samuel.

Why?

Aside from the fact that Peron and Thorin had a long-standing feud.

Materazzi was also involved.

In a scramble.

His concealed elbow strike left Thorin bleeding profusely.

Who can tolerate this?

"Don't worry."

Zanetti smiled.

If it were the previous Argentine Inter Milan contingent, there might not have been any way to deal with it.

But now?

Besides Veron, Samuel and Adriano are in increasingly hot form. If they can maintain this form until the end of the season, then they will be in the World Cup squad.

Will Argentine fans be happy about this?

I'm afraid they might just drive a truck and block the gates of the Argentine Football Association.

"It's good that you're prepared."

Batistuta nodded.

The transfer vehicle arrived at San Rafael Hospital.

Batistuta was carried off the car, and a handsome young man was chatting with someone while leaning on a cane.

"Don't you know how amazing Dr. Wood is?"

Matteo pointed to his knee, "Back then, my meniscus, tsk tsk, it was practically shattered into bread crumbs. Dr. Wood did this and that, and somehow managed to stitch it up. I can still compete in next year's Winter Olympics!"

Several orthopedic patients nearby listened with envy.

I should have let Dr. Wood perform the surgery.

Looking at the smile on the other person's face, Batistuta felt even more excited about the surgery.

When he arrived at the ward.

Finally, I met Dr. Wood, whom I had been longing to see.

Lin Mu turned around.

"Hello, Gabriel, let's do some basic checks first to see the current situation."

Lin Mu quickly printed out a form and asked the nurse to take the person for a check-up.

He'll get the film and other data soon.

His brows furrowed slightly.

This little gesture sent a chill down Batistuta's spine.

Severe bilateral knee arthritis, patellofemoral joint degeneration, old meniscus tear, chronic strain and laxity of the anterior cruciate ligament, and extensive wear and tear of the articular cartilage...

Lin Mu thought to himself that this was not something that could be solved with just one surgery.

"Dr. Wood, what's wrong?"

Batistuta was extremely nervous.

"Oh, it's nothing. I'm just thinking about which surgery to do first. I tend to frown when I'm thinking. Don't overthink it. Your problem is complicated, but we'll take it slowly."

Lin Mushi put down the examination form. "First of all, joint loose body removal surgery is necessary. This is the best way to relieve your pain. At the same time, we also need to suture part of the meniscus."

"Doesn't it need to be removed?"

Batistuta murmured.

"No need, just trim the edges, but the cartilage needs to be ground down. Let's do a microfracture procedure."

Lin Mu patiently explained.

"ACL double-bundle reconstruction is also possible, but your ligaments are not completely torn, just loose. Whether or not to do it is up to you, but my suggestion is to do it, because with higher rotational stability, the rate of cartilage wear will also decrease."

Lin Mu concluded, "As for knee and ankle replacements, there's no need for them right now."

Considering that Batistuta may continue to work in the sports industry in the future, such as coaching, his athletic ability will decline drastically after these surgeries.

It's not too late to do it when materials science is more mature.

"I'll do whatever Dr. Wood says!"

Batistuta also made up his mind, "So how long will my surgery take?"

"About three months?"

Lin Mu thought for a moment.

The surgery was quick and didn't waste any time.

The main problem is the long recovery time.

Moreover, in cases like Batistuta's, it's best to work on one knee first and then the other.

The recovery time will be longer.

"Then I'm all set."

Batistuta seemed quite reassured by this.

He was worried that if it really could be resolved in two weeks, it might be too fast.

"Then get ready, the surgery will be in three days."

Lin Mu nodded.

......

Batistuta was taken to a ward after leaving the woodworks office.

Skillful.

Raul is right next door.

The Lord of the Rings heard that the God of War had also come to St. Raphael Hospital.

Of course, I should go and visit them.

The two hit it off immediately. Why?

Because both of them were very loyal.

Their World Cup results have also been poor.

Argentinians also speak Spanish, so the two had no problem communicating.

"How are you recovering?"

Batistuta asked curiously.

He had heard about Raul's injury; it's rare in football to see three vital organs injured at the same time.

Raul was somewhat embarrassed.

He was injured because he missed the target.

It's really embarrassing to say it out loud.

"That's great. In about two months, I'll be able to play football again."

Raul spoke with a hint of nostalgia.

If it weren't for the need to recover quickly, he would have been transferred back to Spain long ago.

I'm a complete stranger here.

It's tough.

"So fast?"

Batistuta was shocked.

He had injured his knee before, but always with surgery rather than conservative treatment.

Every time, I have to lie in bed for three or four months.

Raul's injury was so severe that it lasted for three months...

"Thanks to Dr. Wood."

Raul suddenly remembered something, "By the way, I always feel that the recovery speed is faster here with Dr. Wood than usual, I don't know if it's just my imagination."

The two chatted until dark.

We also watched Inter Milan's match together, because the cable TV in San Raffaele basically only has Italian channels.

Inter Milan defeated Reggio Calabria 5-0 in the 16th round of Serie A.