Category: Elbow Injuries

Understanding the Pros and Cons of Tommy John Surgery

Named for former All-Star baseball pitcher Tommy John, Tommy John surgery is more formally known as UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) reconstruction. As you might suspect, it’s used to repair a damaged UCL. In particular, the UCL is replaced with a grafted tendon from somewhere else in the body, most frequently the forearm, hamstring, or big […]

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The Most Effective Tennis Elbow Treatment Options, Explained

2% of people in the United States will develop tennis elbow at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean you have to. If you take care of your elbows, you’ll reduce the likelihood of ever developing this condition. If you already have a tennis elbow, don’t worry, because there are many tennis elbow treatment […]

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11 Tips for Your Smooth Tommy John Surgery Recovery

Elbows are under attack. That’s why more than 1,800 semi-professional and professional athletes have had at least one Tommy John surgery. Thousands of other Americans have had the surgery after months of intense elbow pain. You should consider the procedure if you’re dealing with pain and discomfort in your arm. But you shouldn’t rush into having it. […]

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How to Prevent a Repetitive Strain Injury from Your Favorite Sport

Are you still suffering from repeated injuries in your favorite sport? Do you keep trying to return to the field or court but find yourself sidelined by injuries? There is no doubt about it. Continuing a train of injuries can be one of the most frustrating experiences as an outdoor enthusiast and athlete. When you […]

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: What Does It Mean?

Did you know that over 85 percent of patients who undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction recover fully? The technique has been nicknamed the Tommy John surgery and for good reason – it was first used on the famous baseball pitcher in 1974. Professional athletes are not the only ones inflicted with throbbing elbow pain. Work and overuse injuries […]

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