Thomas Byrd, MD, performed hip surgery on Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill, according to a Yahoo Sports report.
Dr. Byrd performed surgery to remove loose fragments, repair a torn labrum and repair damaged cartilage. Mr. Hill is expected to spend six months out of play, according to the report.
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