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Pitcher Moon Dong-ju returns to Korea after successful shoulder surgery
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Pitcher Moon Dong-ju returns to Korea after successful shoulder surgery

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Baseball player Moon Dong-ju of the Hanwha Eagles has returned to South Korea after undergoing shoulder surgery in the United States.
  • The surgery, performed on July 20th at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles, successfully repaired a torn shoulder labrum.
  • Moon Dong-ju has begun his initial rehabilitation phase in Korea and expressed optimism about his recovery.

Professional baseball player Moon Dong-ju of the Hanwha Eagles has returned to South Korea following successful shoulder surgery in the United States. Moon Dong-ju had been diagnosed with a torn shoulder labrum and traveled to Los Angeles for the procedure.

The surgery, a labral repair, was performed on July 20th at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Clinic. According to the Hanwha Eagles club, the operation was completed successfully. Following the procedure, Moon Dong-ju commenced his foundational rehabilitation program while still in the U.S.

Upon his return to Korea, Moon Dong-ju shared his positive outlook on his recovery via his social media. He indicated that the surgery addressed the issues that had been causing him discomfort, expressing confidence in his return to the field. The team anticipates a full recovery and a strong comeback for the pitcher.

I've gotten rid of everything that was making me uncomfortable.

— Moon Dong-juExpressing his positive feelings about the outcome of his shoulder surgery.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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