measures around a sent meter down. >> that would be that titanium rod that she was talking about. that will stay in there forever, is that right? >> typically. it's rarely necessary to remove it it. sometimes there will be irritability from locking screws or bolts that go above or below the fraukt you are, but that's not necessary. >> you've done this procedure yourself? >> yes, i have. >> what's the recovery time? what can we expect in the day, weeks, month aed. >> if the fracture is extensive and commonuted with several pieces we'll be slow with allowing the patient to am bull eight. and the patient will start within four to six weeks and do an elliptical. >> so he will be heavy for rehabilitation for months and months and months. >> that's correct. >> and when do you think, and we all hope that he'll be able to get out of a basketball court and start playing ball? >> extensive athletic ability and functional demands necessary