Even Tiger Woods may need a tune-up now and then

In April, Tiger Woods surprised a lot of people by announcing that he had to have arthroscopic surgery on his knee. While Tiger is in incredible shape, the positioning and the strength it takes for his amazing shots have caused wear-and-tear on the knee that required repair.

What is arthroscopic surgery?

Rather than making a large incision and doing the surgery through the incision, arthroscopic surgery involves making a few tiny incisions, using long, narrow instruments, and using a camera to see what you’re doing. This type of surgery allows for much quicker recovery times for the patients. You can read more about it here: Your Orthopaedic Connection: What is Arthroscopy?

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