Richard Edelson, MD, repaired the right anterior cruciate ligament of Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco, NBC Sports reports.
What you should know:
1. Mr. Blanco tore his ACL in the opening minutes of a match against the Seattle Sounders in early September.
2. Mr. Blanco will be out for about six months.
3. Dr. Edelson is an orthopedic surgeon at Tigard-based Sports Medicine Oregon.
4. He is the chief medical officer and head team physician for the Portland Timbers.