Thomas Graham, MD, performed reconstructive thumb surgery on Sal Frelick, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Following the surgery, Mr. Frelick was able to return to game action in seven weeks, according to an Aug. 10 news release from Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Dr. Graham is the physician-in-chief at Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. He has provided care to more than 2,500 professional athletes.
Since Dr. Graham joined Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute in 2023, more than 60 professional athletes have received hand and wrist care at the facility, the release said.