Dr. David Altchek performs elbow surgery on Mets pitcher

David Altcheck, MD, performed ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery on Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler, according to CBS Sports.

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Dr. Altcheck also operated on Mr. Wheeler’s flexor pronator tendon, and the pitcher will soon be placed on the 60-day disabled list with a recovery time of roughly 14 months, according to a CBS Sports report.

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