Mr. Iannetta injured his wrist when he was hit by a pitch during a game against the Minnesota Twins earlier this month. Dr. Shin will perform surgery on the wrist, and Mr. Iannetta will likely spend six to eight weeks out of play.
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Dr. Steven Shin to Perform Wrist Surgery on Angels' Chris Iannetta Featured
Written by Laura Miller | May 11, 2012
Steven Shin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, will perform wrist surgery on Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim catcher Chris Iannetta, according to a Chicago Tribune report.
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