Marian Gaborik underwent “successful minor arthroscopic surgery on his right hip joint “this morning in Vail, Colorado.

The Wild sent Gaborik to Dr. Marc Philippon, one of the world’s leading orthopaedic hip surgeons, who performed the surgery to repair a torn labrum and to relieve some impingement in Gaborik’s right hip.

After a postseason examination and consultation with team doctors, the Wild and Gaborik decided immediate surgery would provide relief and ensure he is ready for the start of training camp.

He will remain in Colorado for his initial rehabilitation and is expected to return to the Twin Cities in one to two weeks to continue his treatment.

The Wild thinks this was a minor thing and says it’s something he didn’t complain about during the playoffs. Although, Doug Risebrough says he did know that Gaborik complained earlier this season about a pinch in his hip.

I’ve actually talked with Philippon a couple of times before for stories I’ve done. He used to be based in Pittsburgh and is the doctor that always took care of Mario Lemieux during his years of hip problems.

Risebrough thinks Gaborik will stay in Minnesota for most of the summer for treatment.

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