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[VIDEO] Surgery for torn meniscus gets bullfighter back in the ring

Ely Sharkey in the ring with a bull
November 19, 2021

 

Ely Sharkey's rodeo career was halted due to injury, but with the help of Matthew Tao, MD, he's back with the bulls.
 

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