Mr. Noah first injured his hand during a Nov. 27 game but continued playing into December, which is unusual for professional athletes with similar injuries, according to the release. The instability of the thumb usually makes it difficult for the player to continue in the game.
Read the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush release on Joakim Noah’s hand surgery.
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