Greg Altman, MD, operated on Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez to repair his broken left collarbone April 25, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
What you should know:
1. Mr. Gonzalez fractured his collarbone after colliding with a teammate April 19.
2. The team has not yet determined a timeline for his return.
3. Dr. Altman is an orthopedic surgeon with Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network. He is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.