Dr. James Andrews to Perform Elbow Surgery on Cardinals Shortstop Rafael Furcal

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

James Andrews, MD, will perform ulnar collateral ligament surgery repair on St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal, according to a report in the LA Times. Mr. Furcal injured his elbow late last season and conservative rehabilitation failed to heal the injury. Dr. Andrews is scheduled to perform the surgery next week, and there is no time table for Mr. Furcal's return, according to the report.

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