Here are four things to know:
1. This will be the tight end’s third back surgery.
2. Dr. Watkins treats patients at Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.
3. He also serves as the co-director of the Marina del Ray-Calif.-based Marina Spine Center and surgery department chairman at Los Angles-based Marina Del Rey Hospital.
4. Recovery is expected to take four months to six months.
More articles on spine:
2 spine surgeons on the mentors who inspired them
8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 12, 2017
ORHub names Dr. Vikram Udani to advisory board — 5 notes
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
