76ERS Center Jason Smith Medical Update

By the Philadelphia 76ers
Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Philadelphia, PA – September 16, 2008 – Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith will undergo surgery on his left knee on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. The surgery will be performed by Dr. David Altchek, the Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City . Team physician Dr. Jack McPhilemy is scheduled to observe the surgery.

Smith suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during normal basketball activity on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. No timetable has been set for Smith’s return.

Additional updates will be provided when they become available.

A product of Colorado State University , Smith appeared in 76 games during his rookie season and averaged 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 14.5 minutes per game. In the playoffs, Smith appeared in all six games and posted averages of 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game. In the recently completed Las Vegas Summer League, Smith appeared in five games and averaged 18.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.

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