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Lecavalier surgery deemed a success


The Lightning just released this statement regarding Lecavalier’s surgery:

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier underwent successful surgery today to repair the Glenoid Labrum in his right shoulder. The surgery was performed by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

Lecavalier dislocated the shoulder in the Lightning’s game on April 3 at Washington. A detailed rehabilitation protocol will be established by Dr. Andrews’ personal physical therapist and will be conducted under the supervision of the Lightning medical staff.

It is expected that Lecavalier will complete a full recovery in time to be ready for the team’s 2008 Training Camp.

This is obviously good news for Vinny and the team. Dr. Andrews is one of the best, if not the best, in the world at these types of surgeries. Lecavalier will likely do most of his rehab in Montreal this summer. Of course, this does put a kink in his off-season vacation plans. He mentioned during exit interviews that he had already called and cancelled his trip.

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Posted by  Ken Carpenter, Orlando on 04/25  at  03:12 AM

There is no such thing as “successful surgery.”

Why? Because you never read about “unsuccessful surgery.:”

Was Vinnie’s surgery successful because his arm was still attached when it was over?

Look it up—everyone of Grant Hill’s seven surgeries were “deemed successful.”

Just write a person had surgery. Period. We’ll judge how successful it is in a couple years.


Posted by  boltfan, Tampa on 04/16  at  11:24 PM

Great news!!!!...rehab well Vinny..we need you back 100% next season so we can reclaim our spot on top!!!


Posted by  Chris, jensen beach on 04/16  at  07:00 PM

TampaRob you dirty old dog!! Seem to remember reading about you & your son having a couple of beers at a game. You relax over the summer & I’ll help V out with the fiance.
Seriously Vinnie follow doc’s orders and come back bigger & better than ever.
See Ya in September


Posted by  Sharon Lewis, Tampa FL on 04/16  at  01:28 PM

Tampa Rob:  You take the beautiful fiancee, I’ll look after Vinny while you’re gone!


Posted by  Katya,  on 04/16  at  12:36 PM

Rob, are you sure she is his fiancé?????  I am positive she is still just a girlfriendgrin))


Posted by  TampaFan, Tampa on 04/16  at  10:43 AM

Wishing him a speedy recovery!


Posted by  Tampa Rob, Tampa on 04/16  at  06:41 AM

Dear Vinny.. No need to cancel your Summer vacation plans.. I’m available to escort your beautiful fiancé on that great vacation while you rehab in Montréal.. it’s the least I can do.. your fan.. TampaRob


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