Athletic Club confirmed that Maroan Sannadi has undergone surgery to correct a meniscal injury en la rodilla derecha, a setback that had been dragging on since the beginning of the season and that did not subside with conservative measures.
The intervention was performed on November 3th at the Vithas San José hospital in Gasteiz, under IMQ coverage, and the procedure was uneventful; according to sources close to the player, he is expected to Medical discharge in the next few hours before starting rehabilitation in Lezama.
What was wrong with Sannadi's knee?
The striker started the season with a mild meniscus injury which, despite not preventing him from competing, generated pain and functional limitations as the weeks went by.
During the first part of the season, the footballer was in all calls for applications He even played some minutes, but the joint worsened and the pain became persistent.
After several additional tests and medical consultationsThe club opted to abandon the conservative approach and schedule the intervention to resolve the problem and prevent further relapses.
The intervention and the medical report
Sources at Athletic Bilbao convey a sense of calm: it's a arthroscopic surgery considered to be of low complexity, which concluded satisfactorily and without any notable complications.
The procedure corrected the long-standing meniscal injury And now the focus shifts to the immediate postoperative phase, with pain control and protection of the knee to facilitate healing.
The club has not specified any deadlines; as is customary, individual evolution The athlete will set the pace of his gradual return to the group dynamic.
Recovery periods and objectives
Generally speaking, a meniscus operation with a good response usually requires between four and eight weeks recovery time, although the timeframes vary depending on the type of surgical procedure and the tissue response.
The plan in Lezama will include phased work: pain management and mobility in the early stages, progressive strengthening and finally, specific readaptation to the game with controlled loads.
- Initial phase: wound care, low inflammation and recovery of range of motion.
- Intermediate phase: strength and stability knee and hip, with appropriate kinetic chain exercises.
- Final phase: reconditioning with changes of pace and turns, and progression to fieldwork.
If the evolution is positive, the reasonable goal is that the player can be available from the technical staff without risks before the end of the calendar year.
Sporting impact on Athletic Club
Sannadi had been a young player in the rotations He started the championship strong, but his participation was reduced as his discomfort increased.
Valverde's temporary absence will force him to Adjust minutes and roles Among the attackers, hoping to recover the player from Vitoria-Gasteiz as soon as possible with guarantees.
The club broadcasts trust in the process and that the intervention allows the footballer to return with better sensations and without residual pain.
With the surgery complete and discharge imminent, Sannadi begins a key rehabilitation phase in which Deadlines will not be forcedHis return will depend on how his knee responds to each phase of the plan.
