MLB clears Dr Neal ElAttrache of wrongdoing after PED inquiry | Report

Los Angeles Dodgers and Rams team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the surgeon who performed Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's knee surgery in 2020, has been cleared of wrongdoing after a recent MLB inquiry, the New York Times' Michael S. Schmidt reported June 23.

>Schmidt reported June 11 that MLB investigators planned to question ElAttrache, after ElAttrache disclosed that he supported professional mixed martial artist Conor McGregor's use of performance-enhancing drugs while recovering from injury.

>Schmidt reported that MLB considers the matter closed.

>"It is nearly impossible for physicians to defend themselves or explain their actions in a public setting regarding an unusual case such as this while honoring the ethical obligation to a patient's privacy," ElAttrache said in a statement. "Suffice it to say, that it was my desire to support the efforts of MLB to maintain the public trust in fair competition, free of drugs used for the purpose of performance enhancement in our players."

Joe Burrow had knee surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.ElAttrache operated on Burrow's left knee in December 2020.

>"(Burrow is) on track for full go for start of the season," ElAttrache wrote in a text, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, in May 2021. "He's doing all the work. He's worked his tail off and been an amazingly mature participant in his recovery. He's focused and great to work with."

>Burrow was a rookie when he suffered a season-ending knee injury in November 2020 on a hit by defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and defensive end Montez Sweat, against Washington.

>In March, Allen agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Bengals.

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>This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: MLB clears Dr Neal ElAttrache of wrongdoing after PED inquiry | Report