
The procedure which is non-surgical and will take approximately 30 minutes will be performed later this week. After the procedure is completed Wade will be limited to passive exercise for the first 30 days and he can then slowly return to basketball-related activities.
Despite battling knee tendinitis, Wade averaged a team-high 24.5 points - fifth best in the NBA - 6.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 51 games for the Heat (11-50) this season.