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Sharks' Torrey Mitchell Out Eight Weeks

Sunday, Sep. 21st, 2008

San Jose Sharks center Torrey Mitchell sustained a complete non-displaced Tibia/Fibula fracture (two lower leg bones) in a practice session this morning according to Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson. The injury is commonly known as a Tib-Fib or Boot Top fracture.

Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Arthur Ting will perform a surgical procedure this evening to repair the injury.

The time frame for Mitchell’s return to the ice is approximately eight weeks



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