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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Doctor replied, “Alright, you’re ugly, too!”
An MRI exam on Monday revealed that Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman has suffered a substantial meniscus tear in his right knee, as well as some torn cartilage. A more severe injury to the anterior cruciate ligament was not found on the MRI, but it has also not yet been ruled out.
Dr. Richard Steadman, a noted surgeon and knee specialist, will provide the second opinion on either Thursday or Friday. At a minimum, Berkman will undergo a scope to repair damage to the meniscus. During that procedure, if it is determined that the ACL has been compromised, that, too will be repaired.
If there is no ACL damage, Berkman will be sidelined at least 6-8 weeks. If surgery is needed to repair the ACL, the first baseman will miss the rest of the 2012 season. It could also end Berkman’s career, if the 36-year-old opts not to go through the rehabilitation process, something he is currently undecided upon.
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1. zachtoma Posted: May 22, 2012 at 06:40 AM (#4137548)Which just goes to show how awesome Edgar Martinez was.
Is it unusual for a guy with a near .300 lifetime average to never have hit more than .330? That seems remarkably consistent to me, but I'm not sure.
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