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’

About the Author:

Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip, and knee injuries. He practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), consistently ranked #1 in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. He earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and completed dual degrees at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School. He completed residency at HSS and fellowship training in sports medicine at Rush University in Chicago. He serves as team physician for the New York Red Bulls and the NBA Players Association, and is part of the HSS Hip Preservation Service, treating complex joint conditions in active patients. Explore his research on Google Scholar.
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