Hospital for Special Surgery’s David Altchek, MD, performed knee surgery on Golden State Warriors player Brandon Rush, who was injured during play.
Thomas Byrd, MD, performed knee surgery for Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill to remove loose fragments, repair a torn labrum and repair damaged cartilage
Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, performed elbow surgery on Dodgers relief pitcher Scott Elbert.
Seattle Seahawks team physician Edward Khalfayan, MD, performed elbow surgery on right tackle Breno Giacomini at Seattle Surgery Center.
Mayo Clinic surgeons in Rochester, Minn., performed surgery on Minnesota Twins pitcher Nick Blackburn to repair a ligament in Mr. Blackburn’s right wrist.
Orthopedic surgeon at The Steadman Clinic based in Vail, Colo., Marc Philippon, MD, performed hip surgery on Vancouver Canucks goaltending prospect Eddie Lack.
Milwaukee Brewers team physician William Raasch, MD, performed knee surgery on first baseman Corey Hart to repair a torn meniscus.
Steven Raikin, MD, performed foot surgery on Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell, who broke his first metatarsal on his left foot during play.
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic surgeon Lewis Yocum, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Boston Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish.
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