Nov 5
3B Brandon Inge underwent surgery Tuesday to repair patellar tendinitis in both knees, ailments that contributed to a poor second half this summer after a stellar campaign before the All-Star game. The Tigers said the procedure involved the debridement and repair of the patellar tendon in both knees. Inge will not be able to put weight on his knees for six weeks as he works on regaining full range of motion. Then he will begin a strength and rehabilitation program to prepare him for spring training and the 2010 season.
Nov 4
Inge underwent successful surgery on both his knees Tuesday, the Detroit News reports.
Recommendation: Inge will have to rest his knees for the next six weeks before being able to begin a strenghtening and rehab program. With that timetable, the Tigers expect Inge to be at full strength when spring drills begin. Inge's knees were a big part of his second-half decline, so he could put together an even better campaign next season if the rehab goes well.
