Riley J. Williams III, MD, performed knee surgery on New Jersey Devils' forward Patrik Elias, according to an NJ.com report.
Here are five points:
1. Dr. Williams performed the procedure on Mr. Elias' right knee.
2. No timeline was given for Mr. Elias' recovery.
3. Dr. Williams is the knee group leader of the Sports Medicine & Shoulder Service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
4. He is also director of the Institute for Cartilage Repair at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
5. Dr. Williams is the medical director and head team orthopedic surgeon for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Red Bulls. He is also a team physician for USA Basketball.