Drs. Steve Lombardo & Daniel Kharazzi Perform Knee Surgery on LA Lakers’ Derrick Caracter

Los Angeles Lakers team physicians Steve Lombardo, MD, and Daniel Kharazzi, MD, recently performed knee surgery on Lakers forward Derrick Caracter, according to a Lakers news report.

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Mr. Caracter suffered an injury during practice earlier this week, and the physicians were able to perform a successful procedure to remove part of a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. The procedure is considered successful and Mr. Caracter is expected to stay out of play for the next six weeks.

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