Thomas Mehlhoff, MD, performed wrist surgery on Houston Astros' catcher Max Stassi, according to an MLB report.
Here are four points:
1. Dr. Mehlhoff will repair a hook of the hamate fracture of Mr. Stassi's left wrist.
2. Mr. Stassi will take around six weeks to recover.
3. Dr. Mehlhoff practices with Fondren Orthopedic Group, and he is chairman of the Ethics Committee at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, both based in Houston.
4. Dr. Mehlhoff is the team physician for the Houston Astros.