Dr. Nwachukwu Gives Expert Opinion Kareem Hunt’s (Cleveland Browns) Injury on Cleveland 19 News

Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu was recently interviewed by Chris Delleces at Channel 19 News Cleveland (CBS affiliate) for his story on the treatment, recovery, and return to sport following a ruptured adductor in the wake of Kareem Hunt’s (Cleveland Browns) injury.

Dr. Nwachukwu told 19 News that running back Kareem Hunt should be able to make a full recovery from adductor surgery. He said the key for Hunt will be restoring the range of motion around the hip joint.

Dr. Nwachukwu is a team physician for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the WNBA’s New York Liberty.

You can watch Dr. Nwachukwu’s interview here: Sports surgeon: Kareem Hunt ‘has a really good chance to get back’

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Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA is a board certified orthopedic shoulder, knee and hip specialist at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), nationally ranked as the best in orthopedics for 10 years by U.S. News & World Report. His academic credentials include undergrad at Columbia University, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, residency at HSS, and sports medicine fellowship training at world-renowned Rush University. Dr. Nwachukwu is a member of the HSS Hip Preservation Service team that brings together the expertise and experience of some of the best hip surgeons in New York City, NY and the USA. He is a professional sports Team Physician for New York Red Bulls and NBA Player’s Association; previously serving the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox.
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