Dr. David Altchek performs elbow surgery on Red Sox’s Carson Smith: 4 points

David Altchek, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Red Sox pitcher Carson Smith, according to an ESPN report.

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Here are four points:

 

1. Mr. Smith will undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on his right elbow.

 

2. The procedure will end Mr. Smith’s season.

 

3. Dr. Altchek is an attending orthopedic surgeon and co-chief emeritus in the sports medicine and shoulder service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

 

4. He is the medical director for the New York Mets and a medical consultant for the NBA.

 

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