Here are four key notes:
1. Dr. Shin will perform surgery to alleviate chronic compression of a muscle in Mr. Melancon’s right forearm.
2. Mr. Melancon has suffered the chronic compression all season. He could begin throwing in six to eight weeks and is expected to return by spring training.
3. Dr. Shin is an orthopedic surgeon and director of hand surgery at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.
4. Dr. Shin serves as a team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings and Los Angeles Clippers.
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