As long as the remaining hardware in his knee doesn't irritate the IT band, etc. Or cause scar tissue issues. Otherwise it's rinse and repeat. Am I correct he still has a plate and screws in there?
His knee joint has unsual stress put on it because his femur came into the knee joint at an odd angle. Re-routing the femur (by breaking it) was the first radical procedure. It won't be the last.
Best wishes with your upcoming procedure. I have torn meniscus in both knees. Consultations with Ortho have led to the decision of no surgery-for now.
I don't believe there is any hardware left in Pemsl's knee save whatever fixation devices they used for his ACL reconstruction. If so, he shouldn't have any problems related to his prior injuries for decades. I think he'll either be a starter or 6th man of the year contender.
Nunge and Pemsl will need to generate Cook's production between the two of them...a tall order. Nunge is the big question mark right now. He's a much better outside shooter than Cook, so that adds to the offense. The big question is whether we can get inside scoring also.
Between a healthy Pemsl and a bulked up Nunge, I would be absolutely shocked if they didn't surpass Cook's production. Combined I'm thinking 18-20ppg and 10-12rpg from them as a baseline. Nunge has all the tools to be a monster, he just needs a bit of seasoning. Pemsl gave us a glimpse of his expanded post game playing ISU with some smooth looking jumpers like he used to shoot in high school.
What I am more concerned about is if anyone is ready to take over Baer's spot. Baer is instant energy and solid defense off the bench. Can Patrick step in day one and provide that kind of lift?