Ranger has surgery
The team reports that defenseman Paul Ranger underwent successful arthroscopic surgery this week to repair the labrum in his right shoulder. The surgery was performed by orthopedist Dr. James Andrews at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Andrews performed a similar procedure on Vinny Lecavalier last week.
Ranger has begun his rehabilitation under the supervision of the Lightning medical staff and he’s expected to be ready for next season.
Ranger, 23, hurt the shoulder March 19 when he was checked into the glass by Buffalo's Daniel Paille. He missed the rest of the season, finishing with 10 goals and 21 assists.
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Wishing Ranger a speedy recovery. Take care, and looking forward to next season!
Posted by: Lisa | April 25, 2008 at 10:53 AM
God bless ya, PR! Here's to a speedy and complete recovery!
Posted by: Nate Dogg | April 25, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Good luck #54.
I thought Lecavalier was St. Vincent...
Posted by: Casper | April 25, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Good luck to you Paulie and heres wishing you a very speedy recovery and a complete rehab...
Just do what they tell you in rehab and all will be fine.
Hoping to see you on the ice when camp starts.
Go Bolts..
Posted by: Hockey Chic | April 25, 2008 at 04:35 PM