Here are 16 orthopedic surgeons treating professional athletes in September.
Giants' pitcher Mark Melancon's season came to an end after Steven Shin, MD, performed pronator release surgery on the injured athlete.
After undergoing an MRI on his right elbow, Diamondbacks' pitcher Randall Delgado saw James Andrews, MD, for a second opinion.
William Raasch, MD, evaluated Milwaukee Brewers' pitcher Jimmy Nelson after he sustained an injury diving into first base Sept. 8.
After examining the right elbow of Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer last week, James Andrews, MD, performed season ending surgery.
Thomas Graham, MD, performed surgery on Cleveland Indians center fielder Bradley Zimmer.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alex Meyers is expected to miss the 2018 season after undergoing shoulder surgery performed by Neal EIAttrache, MD.
Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower visited James Andrews, MD, for a second opinion.
Timothy Kremchek, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Cincinnati Reds' relief pitcher Drew Storen.
Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley visited Thomas Clanton, MD, after experiencing pain in his right ankle.
James Andrews, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Jensen Therrien.
Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford visited James Andrews, MD, for a second opinion on his left knee.
James Andrews, MD, removed a bone chip from the right arm of Miami Marlins reliever Nick Wittgren.
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen visited Neal ElAttrache, MD, to determine a course of action over lingering pain in his left elbow.
Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon.
Ed Khalfayan, MD, and Nicholas Seibert, MD, performed ankle surgery on Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson.