Knee surgery is a tricky thing. Especially when it’s a major surgery and not just a scope to clean out some loose cartilage. That’s why Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia’s off season procedure was such a huge concern for fans and the organization alike. The cartilage restoration procedure was meant to give him a more permanent fix of his aging knee. That said, it’s still an aging knee. And as his latest trip to the DL suggests, it’s still hurting.
Before we look at what another extended rehab would mean for the Red Sox, let’s take a closer look at the surgery he underwent.