G Cameron Payne
underwent successful foot surgery and will be sidelined three to
four months, the Chicago Bulls announced Friday. Payne's surgery
on his right foot (fifth metatarsal) was performed Wednesday by
Dr. Johnny Lin of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush performed the
surgery. The Bulls said Payne will remain in a splint for the
next 7-to-10 days followed by a boot for 6-to-8 weeks, and he is
expected to make a full return. Payne is no stranger to issues
with his right foot, as he sustained an acute fracture last
September and had surgery in July 2016 to fix a Jones fracture
in the same foot.
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