Los Angeles Dodgers Head Team Physician Neal ElAttrache, MD, will perform Tommy John surgery on Dodgers' relief pitcher Grant Dayton, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. Mr. Dayton completely tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow while playing in a game for the Tulsa Drillers, the Dodgers' AA affiliate.
2. Dr. ElAttrache, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, is the chairman of the board and program director for the Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic fellowship.
3. He is also an orthopedic consultant to the Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings and the PGA Tour.