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Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao has surgery to repair muscle tear, out another 6-8 weeks

The Associated Press / Times Colonist
January 10, 2013

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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2012, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao (17), from Brazil, grimaces after hitting the floor during an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Cleveland. Varejao needs surgery for a torn leg muscle and could be sidelined two more months. Varejao was the NBA's leading rebounder when he injured his knee in this Dec. 18 game against Toronto. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

CLEVELAND - Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao had surgery to repair a split leg muscle, an injury that could sideline him two more months.

Varejao had the operation on Thursday at The Cleveland Clinic. The team said he is resting comfortably and will be kept overnight. Varejao, the NBA's leading rebounder, has been sidelined since getting hurt against Toronto on Dec. 18. His injury was initially believed to be just a bad bruise, but further testing revealed that the quadriceps muscle tore near his right knee.

He is expected to miss at least six weeks. Varejao, one of the league's hardest working and hustling players, has missed more than 100 games over the past three seasons with injuries.

Varejao was averaging 14.1 points and 14.4 rebounds when he got hurt.

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