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Tricare approved coverage for minimally invasive SI joint fusion.

Peter Millett, MD, of Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic performed surgery on current Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive end Takkarist McKinley prior to the NFL draft, according to ESPN.

Former Olympian speed skater Eric Heiden, MD, opened The Heiden Institute of Sports Science and Human Performance in Park City, Utah. 

Riley J. Williams III, MD, of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery will operate on Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright early next week, according to NESN. 

Here are 15 orthopedic surgeons who treated professional athletes in April 2017:

iData Research reports Medtronic and NuVasive are leading the U.S. minimally invasive spine implant market.

Researchers have found saliva testing identifies concussions more accurately than standard procedures currently used by most physicians, according to NPR.

Glenn Terry, MD, of Columbus, Ga.-based Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic and James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are treating elite athletes with a stem cell treatment.

James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine consulted with the Washington football team leading up to the draft, helping them select healthy, high-quality players, according to CBS.

Keith Meister, MD, of TMI Sports Medicine in Arlington, Texas examined Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels before confirming a diagnosis.