Berkman expected out 8-10 weeks after knee surgery
The St. Louis Cardinals announced first baseman Lance Berkman will miss 8-10 weeks after arthroscopic knee surgery Friday. The team said in a statement said the doctors a "found a partial tear in the medial meniscus, which was removed, and a ... cartilage tear, which was debrided." However, the team did not say if there was damage to the anterior cruciate ligament,...
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Berkman undergoes successful knee surgery
Courtesy: Cardinal Media Relations
ST. LOUIS St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman underwent right knee surgery earlier today in Houston, Tx. The arthroscopy found a partial tear in the medial meniscus, which was removed, and also a small femoral condylar cartilage tear, which was debrided.
Berkman will begin his recovery and rehabilitation in Houston. The team anticipates...
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2 days ago
Berkman surgery postponed a day
The St. Louis Cardinals say surgery on Lance Berkman's injured right knee has been postponed one day because of a conflict in his doctor's schedule in Houston.
The 36-year-old first baseman is on the 15-day disabled list after getting hurt stretching to receive a throw on Saturday. The team anticipates he will be out at least six to eight weeks after Friday's surgery...
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Berkman to have season-ending knee surgery
Lance Berkman confirmed that he will have surgery on his injured right knee in Houston Thursday morning by Dr. Mark Adickes.
"Today was the consultation and I'm getting it done first thing in the morning," Berkman said in Houston Wednesday.
Berkman will undergo the procedure to repair a torn meniscus as well as torn cartilage in the knee but he said there may be additional...
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4 days ago
Meniscus Tear is Diagnosis for Lance Berkman; Out 6-8 Weeks
After being placed on the 15-day disabled list just yesterday for another knee injury, Lance Berkman and many in the St. Louis Cardinals organization were concerned his career could be hanging in the balance.
Following an MRI earlier today, Berkman’s injury was diagnosed as a meniscus tear which will force him to miss a minimum of 6-8 weeks of action to allow for the healing...
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Berkman has torn meniscus, prepares for worst
ST. LOUIS Despite an MRI Monday that revealed no structural damage to Lance Berkman's right ACL, the Cardinals first baseman fears he will wake up from surgery Friday to find out it was replaced.
Monday's exam revealed a torn meniscus and cartilage damage in his right knee, which will likely be repaired Friday at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. But doctors will also...
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Berkman Injury Opens Door for Matt Adams
The St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff hunt took a huge hit with the loss of veteran first baseman Lance Berkman to a possible torn ACL. The injury could end his 2012 season – and possibly his career. Most clubs would be left scrambling for a veteran trade replacement – especially after also losing a perennial all-star like Albert Pujols in the off-season – but...
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Cardinals fear Berkman has torn ACL
Lance Berkman is likely headed for another reconstructive knee surgery based on the preliminary diagnosis from Los Angeles Dodgers doctors. The team physicians on site at Dodgers Stadium on Saturday told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Berkman probably had a torn ACL. Berkman had ACL reconstruction surgery in 2005. Berkman was placed on the disabled list Sunday. He will find out...
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Berkman's injury career-ending?
St. Louis Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman's knee injury could be far worse than originally thought. At 36, it's possible that any major damage could mean an end to his MLB career.
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Adams promoted as Berkman lands on DL
The Matt Adams era has begun.
The highly touted prospect was called up from Triple-A Memphis Sunday when the club placed first baseman Lance Berkman on the disabled list with an injury to his right knee.
Adams, who hit .340 with nine home runs, 10 doubles and 27 RBI in 37 games for Memphis, arrives with plenty of hype after speeding through the Cardinals farm system with some impressive...
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