The Bergen (N.J.) Record—June 13, 2012 Surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in Mariano Rivera’s right knee Tuesday "went perfectly" according to the all-time saves leader. Joe Girardi wasn’t told how long the rehab would take, but the manager anticipates having Rivera as his closer in...
New York Daily News shares an injury update for various Major League Baseball players, including New York Mets pitcher, Joey Lucchesi. Lucchesi underwent successful Tommy John surgery on June 24, performed by David W. Altchek, MD, sports medicine surgeon and co-chief emeritus of the HSS Sports Medicine...
TennisNow reports that professional tennis player Borna Coric underwent a successful right shoulder surgery on May 19, performed by HSS sports medicine surgeon David W. Altchek, MD. Read the full article at TennisNow.com....
AP News reports New York Mets starting pitcher Seth Lugo will undergo elbow surgery to be performed by HSS sports medicine surgeon David W. Altchek, MD, after an MRI revealed a bone spur on his right elbow. Lugo will not throw for six weeks, then will...
AP News reports pitcher Nick Bitsko, the most recent first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Rays, underwent surgery on his right shoulder to repair a labrum issued performed by David W. Altchek, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS and founding medical director of HSS Florida. Read...
Becker’s Spine Review reports that Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman underwent surgery performed by David W. Altchek, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, to remove three fragmented loose bodies from his shoulder, and cleaned multiple bone spur formations. Read the full article at Beckersspine.com. Additional coverage: MLB.com...
The Pittsburgh Pirates have issued a statement confirming Jameson Taillon underwent flexor tendon repair surgery, and elbow UCL revision surgery (Tommy John surgery) on August 13, performed by David W. Altchek, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, at the Hospital’s main campus in New York City. Read the full...
NJ.com reported that New York Yankees' Didi Gregorius underwent Tommy John surgery performed by HSS sports medicine surgeon David W. Altchek, MD. According to the article, the procedure reconstructed the ulnar collateral ligament. Read the full article at nj.com....
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Pittsburgh Pirates' Gregory Polanco dislocated his shoulder and underwent surgery performed by HSS sports medicine surgeon David W. Altchek, MD. Read the full article at post-gazette. Additional Coverage: Becker's Spine Review: Dr. David Altchek examines shoulder of Pirates' Gregory Polanco: 5 details ESPN: Pirates' Gregory Polanco...
The New York Times—October 20, 2015 According to The New York Times, pitching has taken a toll on New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka's right arm, which has not been as sturdy as the Yankees had hoped when he joined the team. The Yankees announced this week that...