Lewis Yocum, MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, died at age 65 of liver cancer, according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. Dr. Yocum served as the Los Angeles Angels team orthopedic surgeon for 36 years and practiced at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He specialized in shoulder, elbow and knee surgery. Dr. Yocum is credited as one of the key orthopedic surgeons treating major league baseball injuries.
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