Dr. Freddie Fu to examine Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic — 5 insights

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

University of Pittsburgh department of orthopedic surgery Chair Freddie H. Fu, MD, will evaluate and treat international soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic's knee, according to The Telegraph.

Here's what you need to know:

 

1. Mr. Ibrahimovic potentially injured multiple ligaments in his right knee during a game on Thursday, April 20.

 

2. Dr. Fu will examine Mr. Ibrahimovic's knee on Wednesday, April 26.

 

3. A prime concern is the possibility Mr. Ibrahimovic injured his posterior ligament and medial ligament in addition to his ACL, according to The Telegraph.

 

4. Mr. Ibrahimovic, who is 6 feet, 5 inches tall, is expected to be sidelined until January 2018 at the earliest.

 

5. Dr. Fu mostly treats American football players and athletes and has performed over 6,000 operations throughout his career. He specializes in the "double bundle" technique. 

 

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