Here are five key notes on the procedure:
1. Dr. Andrews performed surgery on Mr. Sandoval’s torn labrum in his left shoulder.
2. The procedure took place in Pensacola, Fla., last week.
3. There was some skepticism that Mr. Sandoval was “faking” the injury, but since surgery he is focused on returning to play.
4. The surgery likely ended Mr. Sandoval’s season. He previously lost his starting job to Travis Shaw.
5. Mr. Sandoval will begin rehabilitation soon, according to the report, and his recovery is expected to take around five months.
Dr. Andrews founded the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Fla., a Baptist Health Care affiliate. He has treated several high-profile professional athletes throughout the years, including Michael Jordan and Brett Favre.
He has held leadership positions in professional societies, including president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and was instrumental in launching the STOP Sports Injury campaign.
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