Dr. Burton Elrod Performs Shoulder Surgery on Titans QB Jake Locker

Burton Elrod, MD, team physician for the Tennessee Titans, performed shoulder surgery on quarterback Jake Locker, according to a report from The Tennessean.

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Mr. Locker dislocated his shoulder twice during this past season, and fractured a bone during the second time, according to the report. Dr. Elrod performed a procedure to repair Mr. Locker’s shoulder.

Mr. Locker could return to play before the 2013 season begins.

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