Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Griffin Conine, an outfielder for the Miami Marlins, on April 29.
The exact operation is not yet determined, but Dr. ElAttrache will repair Mr. Conine’s dislocated left shoulder, according to an April 27 news release.
Mr. Conine suffered the dislocation during a game on April 19 when he jammed his arm into the ground during a head-first slide.
The team will not have a timeline for Mr. Conine’s return until after the surgery is performed.
Dr. ElAttrache is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He is also the head team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Rams.
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