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Thu, Nov 20th 2008, 10:45

Chase to undergo hip surgery

The Phillies announced today that Chase will undergo right hip surgery that may sideline him until June. After the World Series, Chase had visits with Phillies team physician Michael Ciccotti, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Rothman Institute, and with Dr. Bryan Kelly, of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Both doctors recommended that Chase undergo surgery on his hip. The Phillies describe the procedure as an “arthroscopic evaluation with treatment of any labral or bony injury.” The surgery is scheduled for next week.
Estimated recovery time is three to four months which would require Chase to miss spring training and resume baseball activities around the start of the season, however it remains to be seen how long Chase will actually be sidelined.

Chase downplayed the injury throughout the season, however the Phillies and opposing teams were aware that the ailment was bothering Chase. Despite the injury Chase still played in 159 games and hit .292 with 33 home runs and 104 RBI’s.


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Comments

Jessie | on 1/12/08

I keep telling my parents that I am going to send Chase Utley a get well card and my birthday party is Jan.4 so I want Chase to come to my party all my friends keep telling me if Chase comes to my party I will be the cooliest kid around

Laura | on 25/11/08

Chase had surgery on monday and it went well according to the phillies website! Thanks Norma for putting the address up. i use to have it but i lost it! that address unlike some other ones actually works and they do eventually reply.

Erin | on 24/11/08

I hope everything goes well w/ your surgery!! You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!! Good luck and I’ll see you in April!!
Love, Erin

Norma | on 22/11/08

Kristen,

To send a card to Chase….....

Chase Utley
c/o Phillies
Citizen Bank Park
One Citzen Bank Way
Phila. Pa. 19148

Kristen | on 20/11/08

I am keeping Chase in my prayers, and praying that he can make a quick, speedy recovery and come back as healthy as ever. Is there somehwere that “get well cards” can be sent by mail???

laura | on 20/11/08

i cried when i heard this! Hope your surgery goes well! Good luck Chase! Love, Laura

Sarah | on 20/11/08

Good luck, Chase! I’m sure you’‘ll still be amazing when it’s all over.

Savannah F. | on 20/11/08

I just wanted to wish you good luck on your upcoming surgery to your right hip. i am actually having the same exact surgery to the same hip on December 5. I think that you did an great job this year with that injury. i know that it is a painful one. Best of luck to you. i know that you will do great. See ya next year.

Katie | on 20/11/08

The important thing is that Chase needs to get this done to be 100% and play. Good luck, Chase!