Marc Philippon, MD, performed left hip surgery on Oakland A's pitcher Andrew Triggs, NBC Sports reports.
Here are four takeaways:
1. Dr. Philippon performed surgery to repair the labrum in Mr. Triggs left hip.
2. Mr. Triggs will likely miss the rest of the season.
3. Dr. Philippon is an orthopedic surgeon at Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic in Vail and co-chairman of the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
4. At the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Dr. Philippon serves as co-chairman and board member.