Dr. George Paletta to Perform Shoulder Surgery on St. Louis Cardinal Jaime Garcia

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

George Paletta, MD, St. Louis Cardinals team physician, will perform shoulder surgery on the team's left-handed pitcher Jaime Garcia, according to a CBS Sports report. Dr. Paletta will perform the surgery to repair a partial tear in the labrum of the pitcher's shoulder.

James Andrews, MD, initially suggested that Mr. Garcia undergo the procedure.

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