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Phil Frisk Slated for Shoulder Surgery

Skiing Accident Takes its Toll

February 29, 2000 -- Phil dislocated his left shoulder while skiing at Winter Park December 26, 1999.  Along the Galloping Goose trail, he ran over a runaway snowboard a kid dropped and left a "yard sale" for about 50 feet.  Phil says, "I sat up and felt my arm dangling from its socket.  I reduced the shoulder myself by putting my knees on my forearm and pulling.  Then I went to the clinic for a sling and an ice pack and came on home."  

After a few therapy sessions, and not enough improvement, he consulted a shoulder specialist who diagnosed a torn rotator cuff.  They decided to repair the injury with surgery March 16th.  It is expected to take 6 months for recovery.  

"Bummer!" Phil said, "I already have a weak right shoulder from a similar accident about eight years ago.  This takes away most of my enthusiasm for skiing.  Guess I'll hang 'em up." 

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