Dr. James Andrews recommends UConn guard Alterique Gilbert undergo surgery — 4 insights

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

James Andrews, MD, recommended Mansfield-based University of Connecticut redshirt freshman guard Alterique Gilbert undergo shoulder surgery, ESPN reports.

Here's what you should know:

 

1. Mr. Gilbert injured his shoulder after just six games this season.

 

2. UConn's medical staff and Dr. Andrews both recommended surgery.

 

3. Dr. Andrews is a founding partner of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine. He is one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the world, and his center is internationally recognized for its sports medicine treatment.

 

4. Dr. Andrews is the Tampa Bay Rays' orthopedic medical director.

 

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