PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Todd MacCulloch had surgery on his left foot as treatment for a possibly career-ending neurological disorder.

The roughly two-hour surgery was performed Thursday in Baltimore, the team said Saturday. MacCulloch may undergo the same procedure, called tarsal tunnel release surgery, on his right foot if there is improvement with his left foot.

``The surgery went well,'' MacCulloch said in a statement. ``They found some signs of compression that were released by the procedure. That should result in the relief of some of my symptoms. I am optimistic that I may see some improvement in the sensation of my feet.''

MacCulloch, who has not played basketball for nearly a year, shows signs of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic disorder that disrupts his balance and causes problems with his hands and feet.

He has been on the Sixers' injured list for the entire season.

Via Associated Press

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