Woods has surgery, doctors optimistic on rehabilitation

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Tiger Woods underwent successful reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee on Tuesday in Park City, Utah.

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The surgery was performed by Dr. Thomas D. Rosenberg and Dr. Vernon J. Cooley, who did arthroscopic surgery on Woods' same knee in April of this year.

"We were confident going into this surgery, and I am pleased with the results," Rosenberg said. "There were no surprises during the procedure, and as we have said, with the proper rehabilitation and training, it is highly unlikely that Mr. Woods will have any long-term effects as it relates to his career."

A rehabilitation schedule and projected timetable for Woods' return to competitive golf has yet to be determined but will be announced at the appropriate time.

"It was important to me to have the surgery as soon as possible so that I could begin the rehabilitation process," Woods said. "I am very appreciative of Dr. Rosenberg and Dr. Cooley and his staff's guidance and look forward to working with them through the necessary rehabilitation and training. I also wanted to thank everyone for their well wishes over the past week. I look forward to working hard at my rehabilitation over the coming months and returning to the PGA TOUR healthy next year."