Dr. Douglas Freedberg Performs Knee Surgery on Athletics Pitcher Grant Balfour

Oakland Athletics orthopedic consultant Douglas Freedberg, MD, performed knee surgery on closing pitcher Grant Balfour, according to a USA Today report.

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Dr. Freedberg performed an arthroscopic procedure to repair a torn meniscus in Mr. Balfour’s right knee. He is expected to spend four to six weeks recovering and hopes to return to play by the beginning of the season.

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