This is not how Ryan Getzlaf got injured. (IMAGE)

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf underwent successful surgery Wednesday for what is being described as a sports hernia that developed over the course of summer workouts.  The surgery was recommended by the Ducks medical staff after an MRI concluded that the injury (previously a “minor ailment”) was not improving over time.  It is not believed that the injury occurred during the course of the regular season or playoffs, and therefore was not a hindrance to Getzlaf’s on-ice performance.

The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia.

Getzlaf is expected to be ready to return by the time the Ducks open training camp in September.

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