Mr. Varejao ruptured his right peroneal longus tendon. The surgery was performed at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Richard Parker, MD, of Cleveland Clinic Sports Health also participated in the surgery.
Mr. Varejao is now prepared to undergo 12-16 weeks of treatment and rehabilitation before returning to normal activity.
Read the Real GM Basketball report on Anderson Varejao.
Read other coverage on team physicians:
– Jets Team Physician Dr. Kenneth Montgomery Examines Quarterback Mark Sanchez
– Dr. Charles Burke Performs Knee Surgery for Two Torn Ligaments on NHL Player Evgeni Malkin
– Dr. Brian McKeon: Celtics Player Marquis Daniels Returns to Normal Function After Spinal Injury
