McGregor broke both bones in his lower left leg during a U.F.C. bout in 2021. The New York Times reported Thursday that after Dr. ElAttrache oversaw surgery to repair the damage, he sent McGregor to a specialist who prescribed banned drugs.
“I purposely wasn’t involved with his evaluation by the consultant nor with prescribing medication,” Dr. ElAttrache told The Times. He said the “expert opinions” McGregor received showed “he could optimize his chance of solid union and healing of his fractures.”