SURGERY on Thursday to repair Jackson Trengove's injured left shoulder was successful.

Trengove posted a photo on his Instagram account on Thursday afternoon giving the 'thumbs up' for his surgery.

Doctors said the surgery went well and Trengove will now rest up before beginning his recovery.

 

Surgery on the Rocky Boulder went well. Thanks everyone for all your support over the last few days. @pipes_pix loving this photo seconds before

A photo posted by Jackson Trengove (@jacksontrengove) on Jan 14, 2015 at 10:12pm PST

Surgery a big success, just wanted to thank everyone for the support over the last few days has been huge. #ontheroadback

— Jackson Trengove12 (@Jacksontrengove) January 15, 2015

Trengove injured his shoulder in a marking drill at Alberton, but is expected to be back running within 10 days of the surgery.

The key defender is due to play his 100th game in Round 2 against Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval.