Villanueva will miss extended time with ankle soreness

The Detroit Pistons announced tonight that forward Charlie Villanueva will miss extended time with ankle soreness. 

Below is the statement released by the team before Friday's game against Milwaukee.

"Following repeated imaging studies as well as multiple consultations from foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons, it has been determined that Charlie Villanueva’s right ankle soreness can be attributed to a resolving posterior tibial tenosynovitis with small talotibal spurs.

A few weeks of partial ankle immobilization have been recommended in an attempt to alleviate the soreness and discomfort.  

He will be re-evaluated after that period."