James Andrews, MD, founder of the Andrews Institute of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breze, Fla., performed ulnar lateral reconstruction on Boston Red Sox relieving pitcher Rich Hill, according to a report from The Milford Daily News.
Mr. Hill threw his last pitches against the Chicago White Sox earlier this month before finding the pain too great to continue pitching. The surgery ended his season, and he is now focused on the rehabilitation process, which should take 12-14 months.
Read the report about Rich Hill.
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Mr. Hill threw his last pitches against the Chicago White Sox earlier this month before finding the pain too great to continue pitching. The surgery ended his season, and he is now focused on the rehabilitation process, which should take 12-14 months.
Read the report about Rich Hill.
Related Articles on Team Physicians:
Dr. Ben Shaffer Performs Shoulder Surgery on Hockey Player Eric Fehr
Dr. Michael Ciccotti Examines Shoulders of Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Brad Lidge
Dr. Marc Philippon Performs Hip Surgery on NBA's Gerald Henderson