Dr. Burton Elrod Performs Shoulder Surgery on Titans QB Jake Locker

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Burton Elrod, MD, team physician for the Tennessee Titans, performed shoulder surgery on quarterback Jake Locker, according to a report from The Tennessean. Mr. Locker dislocated his shoulder twice during this past season, and fractured a bone during the second time, according to the report. Dr. Elrod performed a procedure to repair Mr. Locker's shoulder.

Mr. Locker could return to play before the 2013 season begins.

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