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Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic will perform Tommy John surgery on New York Yankees top pitching prospect James Kaprielian next week, according to NY Daily News.

The Denver Broncos promoted Steve 'Greek' Antonopulos to director of sports medicine, according to CBS Denver.

James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Los Angeles-based Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and Gary Green, MD, of Pacific Palisades (Calif.) Medical Group were named three of USA Today's…

James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine will offer Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Clay Buchholz a second opinion on his throwing arm next week, according to Philly.com.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine received a U.S. patent titled, "Polyaxial interspinous fusion implant and bone growth stimulation system."

Minneapolis-based Inspired Spine reported surgeons have performed more than 500 Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusions.

The global sports medicine devices market is likely to continue expanding through 2022, a Market Research Store report found, according to WhaTech.

The increasing development of bioresorbable implants will boost the global spine implant market, according to a Transparency Market Research report.

Riverside, Calif.-based La Sierra University is hosting The Frank Jobe Memorial Gala to raise funds for its athletic program.

Sports medicine is a rewarding but demanding medical profession. The intricacies of treating professional athletes along with balancing front office, coaching and player demands, while being under constant scrutiny from fans and the media can be overwhelming.