Neal ElAttrache, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe, will perform the injection for Mr. Roy’s hamstring strain. He will miss the next three Trail Blazers games and the NBA All-Star game as a result of the injury.
Read the Portland Trail Blazers report on Brandon Roy.
Read other coverage on team physicians:
– San Diego Chargers Team Physician Under Investigation for Overwriting Prescriptions
– Steelers Team Physician Dr. Joseph Maroon Under Scrutiny After Testing Riddell Helmets
– Houston Rockets’ Team Physician Discusses Yao Ming’s Injuries
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