Luol Deng had an examination today by Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush Medical Center.  A review of a repeat MRI, and CT scan of his tibia, indicate that this represents an early anterior tibial stress fracture.  All of the information to date points to some mild inflammation along his tibia ,with a small irregularity within the cortical bone, with no obvious break in the inner or outer layer of bone.  

Symptoms, developing Saturday, when the Bulls played the Houston Rockets, prompted this recent evaluation.  He has been restricted from high level activity since then.  At this point, he will undergo ?active rest,? meaning that he will be encouraged to challenge himself physically, and if symptoms remain minimal, he will be allowed an expeditious return to play.  These decisions will be made on a day-to-day basis.