Hinrich returns to Chicago to have elbow examined

February 01, 2013|Tribune report

Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich has returned to Chicago to have his right elbow examined, the team announced Friday.

Bulls head team physician Dr. Brian Cole will evaluate him. Hinrich's status will be determined later.

Earlier, an infection was developing in Kirk Hinrich's right elbow, which has a burst bursa sac.

"It's just a weird deal where it depends on if it seals up or not," Hinrich said on Jan. 12. "I feel it, but it's not like I can't do what I need to do. It's more a risk type of deal."