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Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Kerlane Jobe Orthopedics in Los Angeles, repaired a labral tear in Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu's shoulder, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Dave Zeis, head athletic trainer for the Dallas Stars, spoke with The Dallas Morning News, about hip surgeries in the team and how technology has impacted recovery.

As reported yesterday, Washington, D.C., topped American College of Sports Medicine and Anthem Foundation's American Fitness Index.   Here are seven things to know about the population health of Washington, D.C., according to the American Fitness Index:

The International Paralympic Committee and the International Federation of Sport Medicine have extended their partnership agreement for a further five-and-a-half years, past the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Hospital for Special Surgery will present David L. Helfet, MD, director of orthopedic trauma service, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual tribute dinner.

Jesse Williams, a 24-year-old defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, was diagnosed with papillary Type 2 cancer and will undergo kidney surgery, reports NBC Sports.

The American Fitness Index ranking released by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation ranked the top 50 metropolitan areas in the United States for their fitness levels.

Aside from the physically grueling process of returning to athletic competition after an injury, there is a psychological component as well. Ciaran Dalton, PsyD, wrote about the effects of negativity on returning to play after an injury on Philly.com.

James Andrews, MD, performed elbow surgery on Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Cobb, according to KSPR ABC 33 report.

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York received a $2.76 million grant to establish a program to prevent sports injuries, particularly in young athletes.