Here’s what you need to know:
1. Mr. Westbrook previously had plasma injected into his left knee before the start of last season.
2. Mr. Westbrook chose to undergo surgery now instead of later in the season.
3. Dr. ElAttrache is an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. He is the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation board chairman and program director for the Kerlan-Jobe fellowship. He is the president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
4. Dr. ElAttrache is the head team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Rams. He is also an orthopedic consultant to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and PGA Tour.
More articles on sports medicine:
Dr. James Andrews repairs meniscus of Tigers’ Michael Fulmer — 4 insights
Dr. James Andrews uses stem cells, PRP to shorten recovery times after ACL repair — 6 insights
Dr. David Altchek performs elbow surgery on Pirates’ Chad Kuhl: 4 details
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.