TURKU, Finland, Mar 16 (AP): David Beckham's left Achilles' tendon was totally torn, and the doctor who performed the surgery said the England midfielder is expected to be out of action for about six months.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr Sakari Orava said the 34-year-old Beckham is expected to be out of action for about six months.
Orava told The Associated Press that Beckham was in "some pain" after Monday's surgery but was doing well and would start walking with his crutches on Tuesday.
"These walking exercises are the first day's programme after surgery," Orava said. "After that he will get a detailed programme for further rehabilitation, and then, (Wednesday) probably, he flies to London, and then to the US"
Beckham's spokesman, Simon Oliveira, said the tendon was completely repaired, and he expected the 34-year-old midfielder to play again.
"David is expected to make a full recovery," Oliveira said.
He also told the AP that Beckham's wife, Victoria Beckham, was expected later Tuesday in Turku.
Orava said Beckham planned to spend the night at the clinic and likely will leave Finland Tuesday.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent a get-well message to Beckham and praised his role as an ambassador for his sport.
"He emphasised what a tremendous ambassador Mr Beckham is for English soccer and wishes him well in his recovery, as I think the whole nation does," Brown's spokesman, Simon Lewis, said.
Beckham sidelined for about 6 months
FE Team | Published: March 17, 2010 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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