NEW YORK (AP) — Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas developed a procedure that cut recovery time to as little as nine months for some pitchers with torn elbow ligaments. He envisions more...
MLB reports that Ronny Mauricio underwent right knee ACL reconstruction surgery performed by David W. Altchek, MD, co-chief emeritus of the HSS Sports Medicine Institute. A typical return-to-play timeline from this procedure is 8-12 months. Read the full article at MLB.com. ...
NBA.com reports that New Orleans Pelicans Forward Matt Ryan underwent a successful arthroscopy this morning to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The surgery was performed by David W. Altchek, MD, co-chief emeritus of the HSS Sports Medicine Institute. His timetable for return to play is approximately 6-8...
NBA.com reports that New Orleans Pelicans' CJ McCollum underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb. The surgery was performed by Michelle G. Carlson, MD, hand and upper extremity surgeon at HSS. Additionally, after further consultation with David W. Altchek, MD, co-chief emeritus of...
Becker's Spine Review reports that David W. Altchek, MD, co-chief emeritus of the HSS Sports Medicine Institute and Medical Director of the New York Mets performed knee surgery on Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz on March 16 in Florida. Díaz suffered a complete tear of his patellar tendon in his right knee while celebrating a win...
Becker’s Orthopedic Review—January 6, 2015 David Altchek, MD, performed a successful ACL surgery on Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Jabari Parker on Monday, Fox Sports Wisconsin reports. Dr. Altchek was assisted in the surgery by Bucks' orthopedic physician Michael Gordon, MD, at the New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr....
Matt Allan: New York Mets' Top Prospect NEW YORK — Right-hander Matt Allan, the Mets' top pitching prospect, will undergo Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks to repair a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament, the club announced Friday evening. Allan, the team's third-round pick in...
Mets' Noah Syndergaard To Have Tommy John Surgery For Torn UCL New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery this week, the team announced Tuesday. Dr. David Altchek will perform the surgery Thursday at the Hospital...
The Associated Press reports Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco underwent a successful surgery to remove a bone fragment from his pitching elbow on October 19 performed by David W. Altchek, MD, sports medicine surgeon and co-chief emeritus of the HSS Sports Medicine Institute at HSS and Medical Director...
Yankees' Luis Severino to Undergo Tommy John Surgery New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino will have Tommy John surgery after dealing with forearm soreness last week, general manager Brian Cashman announced Tuesday. Cashman said two doctors confirmed Severino should have the surgery, and the right-hander agreed to have the operation...