Mr. Crosby initially injured his ankle during a game on Sept. 15, which caused him to miss the following game. He aggravated the injury on Dec. 8, leading to the surgery.
The procedure will force Mr. Crosby to miss the remainder of the NFL season.
During the initial surgery, physicians will determine if a second surgery is necessary based on the extent of damage to Mr. Crosby’s ankle.
Dr. Anderson is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine as well as foot and ankle surgery at OrthoCarolina. He also serves as associate team physician for the Green Bay Packers.
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