Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Portland Trail Blazers’ Ed Davis

Neal ElAttrache, MD, will conduct arthroscopic surgery on Portland Trail Blazers center Ed Davis’ left shoulder.

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Here are five things to know:

 

1. Dr. ElAttrache will repair Mr. Davis’ torn labrum on Tuesday, March 7 at Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic.

 

2. Mr. Davis initially injured his shoulder during the 2015-2016 NBA season but played through it until recently.

 

3. The injury was re-aggravated on Jan. 20, 2017.

 

4. Mr. Davis is expected to miss the remainder of the season. A specific prognosis will be shared following the operation.

 

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