Dr. Fu and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Dr. Freddie H. Fu's reputation as one of the world's foremost orthopaedic surgeons extended far beyond Pittsburgh — and far beyond the world of cycling.

In a remarkable testament to his surgical skill, Dr. Fu played a key role in helping football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic return to professional competition. Ibrahimovic, who suffered a devastating knee injury, sought out Dr. Fu's expertise to help him get back on the pitch at the highest level.

Dr. Fu's pioneering work in knee ligament reconstruction and sports medicine made him the go-to surgeon for elite athletes across the globe. His work with Ibrahimovic is just one example of how his excellence in medicine touched the world of sport at every level — from the cycling roads of western Pennsylvania to the football pitches of Europe.