Star Power: Dr. Andrews' Patient List is a Veritable Who's Who of Sports

14. EMMITT SMITH, shoulder surgery;

The running back had his shoulder examined by Andrews in 1994. He went on to take top prize on Dancing with the Stars. Oh, and he also set the NFL record for career rushing yards with 18,355.

15. JIM RICE, elbow tendon surgery;

Elbow surgery in 1989 not only marked the end of the power hitter's 16-season career with the Red Sox, it made him the laughingstock of Boston when it was reported that Rice, who had been earning $2 million dollars a year, applied for workers' comp and got two $440.20 checks. Fortunately, Andrews's handiwork allowed the Hall of Fame candidate to redeem himself as a Sox batting coach.

16. JEREMY ROENICK, knee consultation;

The future hall of famer hurt his knee in 1995, at the prime of his career (he was coming off of three seasons in a row of more than 100 points), and Andrews examined the then-Blackhawk. Roenick has gone on to play every season since, and although his production has never been the same, he's been largely consistent. This summer the 38-year-old center re-signed with the San Jose Sharks for his 20th season. He's earned more than $35 million since 2000.

17. CHARLES BARKLEY, shoulder surgery;

Charles Barkley: In June 1990, Sir Charles had arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs in his right shoulder. Over the next ten seasons, he racked up two Olympic golds and $37.5 million in salary. He also became one of only four players in NBA history to achieve the trifecta of 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists.

18. ROGER CLEMENS, shoulder surgery;

Talk about "performance enhancing"… Clemens had labrum surgery in 1985 as a second-year pro and a year later became the first pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a game. He went on to take home seven Cy Young Awards and nearly $150 million in salary.

19. GARY SHEFFIELD, shoulder surgery;

Andrews fixed the slugger's shoulder in 2004, giving him two more seasons with the Yankees and a subsequent career extension -- worth $14 million per year -- with the Tigers. (Sheffield hit 123 RBIs the year after surgery.)

20. DAVID WELLS, Tommy John;

In 1985, while still in the minors, he had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. He is indebted to Andrews for a 21-year major-league career, two World Series wins, an estimated $82 million in salary, and a perfect game pitched in spite of a "skull-rattling hangover." Sports blog Umpbump.com says that Wells has the "best reconstructed elbow of all time."

21. JORGE POSADA, shoulder surgery;

Since Andrews repaired Posada's torn labrum in 2001, the catcher, whom Baseball-Reference.com calls the "rare Yankee player who's underrated," has carried the Yankees to the postseason every year. He had to seek Dr. Andrews' opinion again this year when he again hurt his shoulder, playing through it for awhile until deciding to have season-ending surgery at the end of July. It's not clear whether he'll be ready in time for spring training in 2009.

22. MIKE SCHMIDT, shoulder surgery;

After the wear-and-tear of a 17-year career as a Phillies third baseman, Schmidt had rotator-cuff surgery in early 1989. He retired shortly thereafter, but presumably the operation lent him a better quality of post-career life.

23. ALEXANDRA STEVENSON, shoulder surgery;

The one-time 18th ranked tennis player in the world (and the daughter of hoops great Julius Erving) had major shoulder surgery in 2004 and is still on the comeback trail. "We've reserved the space above the door to [physical therapist] Kevin Wilk's office for Alexandra's racket when she wins first tournament back," says Samantha Stephenson, her mother.

24. JACK MORRIS, shoulder consultation;

After 16 seasons in baseball, the former Tiger phenom was starting to show signs of wear and tear when Andrews examined his rotator cuff in 1993. Andrews prescribed strength exercises and a couple of weeks' rest. Morris finished that season with his worst career ERA, but a return for one last hurrah in Toronto the next year let him pass the 250 career-win mark.

25. REGGIE BUSH, knee consultation;

Andrews examined the all-purpose back after he tore a ligament in his knee that caused him to miss 2007's final four games. Bush is expected to return at full strength with the New Orleans Saints this season. His challenge: Fulfill his Heisman-winning potential or be forever known as Kim Kardashian's boyfriend.