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Smith hopes to avoid surgery on injured shoulder

Associated Press

Thursday, November 29, 2007

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Alex Smith is hoping two weeks of complete rest for his ailing right shoulder will help him avoid surgery and allow him to return for the San Francisco 49ers' final few games. It's too early to tell whether the quarterback's shoulder agrees with the plan. Smith hasn't thrown a pass in nearly two weeks, and he doesn't even lift his arm above his shoulder unless it's absolutely necessary. The former No. 1 draft pick hopes enough scar tissue will build up around his ligam ...

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