Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol underwent a successful FAST Technique procedure on both knees, the team announced on Wednesday.
Everything has gone well! Now I'll have to rest my knees and start with the rehab. Thanks everyone for your support! twitter.com/paugasol/statu…
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) May 9, 2013
Gasol is expected to make a full recovery and will return to basketball activities in approximately 12 weeks.
The procedure was performed by Dr. Steve Yoon of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Group.
According to a release sent by the Lakers, a probe was inserted into Gasol’s knees, which directed ultrasound wavelengths to debride degenerated tissue of Gasol's patellar tendons non-surgically. Gasol will also receive autologous stem cell injections next week, which will stimulate regeneration of his tissue.
Gasol averaged 13.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during the 2012-13 season. The Lakers' season ended in the first round of the NBA playoffs after being bounced by the San Antonio Spurs.
