Dr. Lewis Yocum to Perform Tommy John Surgery on Mariners Pitcher David Aardsma

Lewis Yocum, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, is scheduled to perform ulnar collateral ligament repair on Mariners closing pitcher David Aardsma, according to an MLB report.

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Earlier this year, Mr. Aardsma underwent rehabilitation for a forearm injury which he suffered in May while pitching in the Minor Leagues. The season-ending surgery is scheduled for later this week, and Mr. Aardsma is hopeful of returning to play next year.

Read the report on David Aardsma.

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