Gray
Tennessee women’s basketball player Amber Gray is being transferred to a hospital in Cincinnati, following surgery a week ago in Knoxville for a shoulder problem.
“Amber had a successful shoulder surgery,” said Jenny Moshak, University of Tennessee Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, in a release from UT women’s sports information on Wednesday. “However, she experienced some post-operative complications unrelated to her shoulder. At this time, she is still undergoing diagnostic testing and will require further rehabilitation.”
On July 2, 2009, Drs. Greg Mathien and Russell Betcher, UT team orthopaedists, performed arthroscopic surgery on Gray’s left shoulder to repair her posterior capsule and labrum.
“We have determined that the best course of action would be to transfer her to a local hospital near her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio,” Moshak said.
Gray, a 6-1 forward from West Chester, Ohio, injured her shoulder during a Lady Vols’ post-NCAA practice session. During her freshman season, Gray played in 27 games. She averaged 2.7 ppg and 1.9 rpg in 7.6 minutes per contest.
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Comments » 18
NeylandWest writes:
Good luck on your recovery
pauls#304914 writes:
We wish you a speedy recovery. My dad was in ICU at the same time as you. We met your wonderful family and friends. It also made my mom's day when Coach Summitt gave her a hug and walked down the hall with her. Your grandfather, not the other grandfather is a hoot. We all look forward to seeing you on the court.
Wayfarer writes:
Amber, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We pray that you recover quickly and that being closer to home will help more of your family be there for you and your parents. I look forward to seeing you in the fall on the court.
huntined#565710 writes:
Get well soon as we will need you this year.
chargervol writes:
Best of wishes for a speedy and full recovery. It is always nice to have family and friends available during times of crisis and hardships. Get well soon. All the BIG ORANGE country are with you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. GO VOLS!!!
MountJulietVol writes:
Best of luck Amber.
MountJulietVol writes:
Good luck Amber.
BxVol writes:
Amber, Hope you are up and about soon!Wishing you a speedy recovery!
RoadTrip writes:
Praying for your complete and speedy recovery Amber.
LdyVolFaninKS writes:
Hate to say it, but should probably know that Gray will be red-shirted this season. Wait and see, but it doesn't look good, especially if it is a staph (sp?) infection which I think are pretty common these days. CPS will do the right thing...maybe a year off to watch and learn will help her game like it did for Candace! Best of luck Amber...get well soon!
jr2miles writes:
Hope Amber get better. Cant wait to see her in action if its this year or next year. Wondering when tickets goes on sell so I can get mine... Go Lady Vols!!!!!
transplantiam writes:
Get Well Soon, Amber. I'm looking forward to seeing you on the court on our way to #9!! Here's to a speedy recovery!
Transplantiam wishing you the BEST!!
kiffownsfla writes:
Wished i could view comments kns. i can post but cant view still. GO VOLS!
packie56 writes:
Agent Orange: Wow. Keep in mind athlete, family and friends might be reading before you post.
All our thoughts and prayers are with you, Amber. Speedy recovery!! My husband suffered a similar problem last Fall--he recovered fully and is back to his old self. You go, girl!!!!!!
mississippi writes:
Get well Amber. This team needs a BIG TIME PLAYER like yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
martic#220796 writes:
Exactly what are these complications Amber is suffering from? Do you really think she will return to the lady vols team? Everyone had her leaving the team last year.
VolWoman writes:
I sure wish the Sentinel would give us updated news on Amber. I also wish they'd go back to their old site. This is slow and hard to find what I'm looking for.
martic#220796 writes:
I agree on both fronts. More updates on Gray, and don't like the new format of this sight.
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