Livingston’s knee surgery scheduled

03.8.2007

Los Angeles, CA (Basketball News) - The Los Angeles Clippers announced Thursday that guard Shaun Livingston will undergo reconstructive left knee surgery on March 13 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. James Andrews of the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center will perform the surgery.

Livingston dislocated his left knee early in the first quarter of a 100-93 victory over Charlotte. After an MRI, it was determined that he suffered several ligament tears. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and lateral meniscus. Livingston also suffered a patella dislocation, in addition to the previously diagnosed tibia/femoral dislocation.

The anticipated recovery time is 8-to-12 months for the 21-year-old, who was driving for a layup when he landed awkwardly on his left knee. He bent backwards with the kneecap protruding to the side. Livingston remained on the floor for a few minutes before being put on a stretcher and wheeled off the court with 8:10 remaining in the quarter.

Dr. Steven Shimoyama put the kneecap back in place at the arena.

Livingston, the fourth overall selection in the 2004 NBA Draft, averaged 9.3 points and 5.1 assists in 54 games this season.

LAC

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