Dr. Keith Meister to perform Tommy John surgery on LSU pitcher Eric Walker — 4 insights

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Keith Meister, MD, will repair an ulnar collateral ligament tear in Baton Rogue-based Louisiana State University freshman pitcher Eric Walker's right elbow, LSUSports.net reports.

Here's what you should know:

 

1. Mr. Walker will have the surgery on July 12.

 

2. It's expected Mr. Walker will miss the entire 2018 season.

 

3. Dr. Meister is the head team physician for the Texas Rangers and director of Arlington, Texas-based TMI Sports Medicine.

 

4. He previously served as the head team physician for the NHL's Dallas Stars, the NBA D-League's Ft. Worth Flyers, the Gainesville-based University of Florida and USA Hockey.

 

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