Tom Brady has been dealing with a "septic joint" since surgery earlier this month to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee. In recent days, the infected knee was washed out multiple times, according to NFL sources, who cite such treatment as fairly common. When doctors wash out a septic joint, a similar ... (Full article: 675 words)

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