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.
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