Dr. David Altchek performs Atlanta Hawks’ Kyle Korver’s 2nd surgery in a month: 6 key facts

David Altchek, MD, is scheduled to perform elbow surgery on Atlanta Hawks’ Kyle Korver, according to a report by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Here are six key facts:

 

1. Dr. Altchek will perform the procedure to remove loose bodies in Mr. Korver’s right elbow.

 

2. Mr. Korver also has surgery earlier this month to repair a season-ending ankle injury.

 

3. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September.

 

4.  Dr. Altchek is an attending orthopedic surgeon and co-chief emeritus of the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

 

5. He is the Medical Director for the New York Mets and a medical consultant for the NBA.

 

6. He has completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder procedures at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

 

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