51.   He avoided dangerous surgery, but during extensive examinations just after the injury, he was warned that a similar blow to his head might paralyze him.

52.   He said recently that doctors told him he could avoid further surgery by devoting himself to his rehabilitation program.

53.   Herren is still hoping to avoid surgery with treatment that includes anti-inflammatory drugs, electrical stimulation, physical therapy and rest.

54.   Indians third basemen Travis Fryman will avoid surgery on his right elbow, but he will not be able to throw for three or four weeks.

55.   Indians third baseman Travis Fryman will avoid surgery on his right elbow, but he will not be able to throw for three or four weeks.

56.   Is there anything I can use to avoid surgery?

57.   Monica Seles, troubled all year by an injured shoulder, is confident she can avoid surgery.

58.   She was sent home, but officials said they hoped to avoid surgery.

59.   To avoid surgery, he is taking medication to treat the ailment which has dogged him since his early days at the J-League Urawa Red Diamonds.

60.   Still trying to avoid surgery, Seles has elected to take a few weeks off before playing the season-ending WTA Championships at Madison Square Garden in November.