Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons how performed surgery for professional athletes over the past few weeks.
Answorth Allen, MD, performed knee surgery on New York Knick's All-Star Carmelo Anthony.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton underwent shoulder surgery performed by Keith Meister, MD.
Neal ElAttrache, MD, directed foot surgery for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenley Jansen, performed by Earl Brien, MD, and David Thordarson, MD.
James Andrews, MD, performed elbow surgery on Atlanta Braves pitcher Shae Simmons.
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic's Steve Lombardo, MD, and Dr. ElAttrache performed knee surgery on Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant.
Steven Shiomoyama, MD, joined Dr. ElAttrache to perform elbow surgery on Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin.
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez underwent knee surgery performed by Dr. Andrews.
Hospital for Special Surgery's David Altchek, MD, performed knee surgery on Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kendall Marshall.
Dr. Andrews also performed knee surgery on Philadelphia 76er Tony Wroten.
Tampa Bay Lightening team physician Ira Guttentag, MD, performed arthroscopic surgery on defenseman Radko Gudas.