Brook Lopez's procedure to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot will ultimately force him to change his walking motion, Hoops World reports.

Lopez's procedure to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot will ultimately force him to change his walking motion, Hoops World reports.

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During the Jan. 4 surgery, the arch in Lopez's right foot was lowered, which will force an adjustment in his normal gait. However, he should be able to bear weight on the foot more evenly, with hopes that another malady will be avoided by the oft-injured center.