Thomas Carter, MD, performed a lateral meniscus debridement procedure on Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, NBC Sports reports.
What you should know:
1. Mr. Murphy nursed two knee injuries throughout the season. The team expects he'll recover in time for next season.
2. Dr. Carter performed the procedure at Phoenix-based Gateway Surgical Center.
3. Dr. Carter is an orthopedic surgeon at Steward Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center in Phoenix.