David Porter, MD, performed ankle surgery on Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, according to a CBS Chicago report.
Here are five things to know:
1. Dr. Porter performed arthroscopic surgery on Mr. Gibson's left ankle.
2. Mr. Gibson is expected to miss four months, but will return to full basketball activities.
3. Dr. Porter practices with Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis and is the founding president and a board member of Methodist Sports Medicine Research & Education Foundation.
4. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society.
5. Dr. Porter has completed a foot and ankle fellowship at the Foundation for Orthopedic, Athletic and Reconstructive Research in Houston.