Beckham ready to leave clinic after operation

TURKU, Finland - The doctor who operated on David Beckham’s Achilles’ tendon says the England midfielder is ready to leave the clinic after Monday’s successful operation.

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Published: Wed 17 Mar 2010, 6:14 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:21 AM

Orthopedic surgeon Sakari Orava says Beckham will have a checkup before his expected departure later Wednesday. Orava told Finnish broadcaster YLE that medical teams will also review a rehabilitation program for Beckham before he leaves.

Beckham was joined by his wife Victoria on Tuesday, who also spent the night at the clinic.

The 34-year-old former England midfielder torn his Achilles playing for AC Milan on Sunday. He will be sidelined for about six months and miss the World Cup in South Africa.


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