New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure Friday to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb, team sources told ESPN on Sunday.
The procedure, conducted by operating surgeon Dr. Steven S. Shin, was considered a success. Ionescu has begun rehabilitation and is estimated to return to on-court activity in approximately four weeks.
Ionescu sustained a high-grade UCL tear in her right, shooting hand during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sources told ESPN in October. The UCL is located on the inside edge of the thumb near where the thumb meets the palm.
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