Santos Midfielder Ganso Begins Long Road To Recovery After Knee Surgery Injured Santos star Ganso today started physiotherapy, after an operation on his injured cruciate ligament was declared a success... By Daniel Edwards Injured Santos talent Ganso today started physiotherapy after undergoing an operation on Saturday, with a preliminary date for returning to full fitness slated for February 2011. Ganso was left stricken after stepping awkwardly on the ball during last weekend's Peixe clash against Gremio, and further tests showed that the 20-year-old had torn his Anterior Cruciate Ligament in the left knee. Doctor's operated on the injured knee on Saturday and declared the procedure a success, and Globoesporte reports that the midfielder arrived into a specialist Sao Paulo unit for treating football injuries in order to begin the long road to recovery. Santos physiotherapist Avelino Buongermino explained what the first steps on Ganso's treatment would entail. "Paulo Henrique (Ganso's) knee showed little sign of inflammation and little residual bleeding. That is a good indication of the operation's success and the patient's positive reaction to the surgery. Today we have removed the surgical dressing and we have started electrical neuromuscular stimulation work, as well as active exercises involving the ankle and foot," Buongermino clarified to journalists on Monday afternoon. It is estimated that Ganso will be mobile once more with the use of crutches by the end of his second week's rehabilitation. In one month the 20-year-old will be able to walk unaided, with a return to running on a treadmill expected in the third month. (Goal.com) --

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