Dr. Brad Nelson operates on Minnesota Wild’s Christian Folin’s — 5 takeaways

Brad Nelson, MD, of Maple Grove, Minn.-based TRIA Orthopaedic Center performed surgery on Minnesota Wild defenseman Christian Folin, according to Inforum.

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Here are five things to know:

 

1. The surgery, which repaired a labral tear in Mr. Folin’s right shoulder, took place on Mon., May 1.

 

2. Dr. Nelson performed the surgery at TRIA Orthopaedic Center.

 

3. Mr. Frolin is expected to make a full recovery and return in time for training camp in September.

 

4. Mr. Frolin was initially injured during a game on March 5.

 

5. The Swedish defenseman sat out for three weeks before returning to play in seven games.

 

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