Real Madrid has announced that their player, Usman Garuba, has been diagnosed with a complete rupture of his left Achilles tendon. The club stated in a press release, “Following tests carried out today on our player Usman Garuba by the Real Madrid medical services, a complete rupture of the left Achilles tendon has been diagnosed. Garuba will undergo surgery in the coming days.”
Following such an operation, the recovery period to return to playing basketball typically ranges from six to twelve months, with the average duration usually closer to a year. The process involves an initial phase of immobilization and surgery, followed by several months of intensive rehabilitation to regain the necessary strength, explosiveness, and agility on the court.
