Dr. Neal ElAttrache to perform Tommy John surgery on Dodgers' Grant Dayton — 3 insights

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Los Angeles Dodgers Head Team Physician Neal ElAttrache, MD, will perform Tommy John surgery on Dodgers' relief pitcher Grant Dayton, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Here's what you should know:

 

1. Mr. Dayton completely tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow while playing in a game for the Tulsa Drillers, the Dodgers' AA affiliate.

 

2. Dr. ElAttrache, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, is the chairman of the board and program director for the Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic fellowship.

 

3. He is also an orthopedic consultant to the Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings and the PGA Tour.

 

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