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SPORTS Woods had reconstructive surgery on ACL
Tiger Woods had reconstructive surgery on his left knee
last Tuesday in Utah to repair a torn ligament, and doctors
said it was "highly unlikely" there would be any long-term
effects.
It was the second time in 10 weeks Woods had surgery on
his knee, this time on his anterior cruciate ligament.
"We were confident going into this surgery, and I am
pleased with the results," Dr. Thomas D. Rosenberg said in a
statement released by IMG, Woods' management company.
"There were no surprises during the procedure, and as we
have said, with the proper rehabilitation and training, it
is highly unlikely that Mr. Woods will have any long-term
effects as it relates to his career."
The surgery came one week after Woods went 91 holes at
Torrey Pines to win the U.S. Open in a playoff over Rocco
Mediate, revealing later that he also had a double stress
fracture in his left tibia.
The world's No. 1 player announced last week that he
would miss the rest of the season, which includes two more
major championships and the Ryder Cup.
He did not say when he would start his rehab or any
timetable for his return. (Fox Sports)

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