Richard Ferkel, MD, repaired the ruptured Achilles tendon of Portland Trailblazers forward Rodney Hood Dec. 11, The Oregonian reports.
What you should know:
1. Mr. Hood will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
2. Mr. Hood ruptured his Achilles tendon in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers Dec. 6.
3. Dr. Ferkel is an orthopedic surgeon at Van Nuys-based Southern California Orthopedic Institute.