3 professional athletes having spine, orthopedic surgery

Becker’s reported on three professional athletes having spine and orthopedic surgery so far in 2025.

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1. Steven Choung, MD, performed surgery on Wilder Cartagena, a midfielder for Orlando City SC, at the Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. Mr. Cartagena’s left Achilles tendon was repaired.

2. Cam Jurgens, a center for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, underwent spine surgery Feb. 18. Mr. Jurgens’ surgery alleviated nerve pain. Robert Watkins, MD, performed the surgery in Los Angeles. 

3. Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Herb Jones, a player for the New Orleans Pelicans. The procedure was to repair a torn rotator cuff in Mr. Jones’ right shoulder.

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