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50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes
Tommy John pitched in the big leagues from 1963 to ... the humerus in the upper arm and the ulna in the forearm on the inside of the elbow. If you didn’t have that ligament, there would be ...
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Williams: Tommy John surgery turns 50. Here's the downside to MLB, baseball hyping 'velo'
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first so-called Tommy John surgery. The innovative elbow procedure, first performed on then-Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Tommy John on Sept.
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Cincinnati Reds LHP Brandon Williamson to undergo Tommy John surgery
Recovery and rehab from Tommy John surgery typically takes more than a year. Asked if he’s had time to comprehend what lies ahead in 2025, he said, “I know what next year looks like ...
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Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson to have Tommy John surgery
CINCINNATI -- Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson said Wednesday he has a full UCL tear that will require Tommy John surgery. The left-hander exited Tuesday night's game against Atlanta in ...
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Rays' Shane McClanahan (Tommy John) to face live hitters next week
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan is set to face hitters for the first time next week since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Rays manager Kevin Cash before ...
50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes
One-third of current Major League Baseball pitchers had Tommy John surgery at some point. Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ two-way superstar, had the procedure in 2023. While Ohtani returned to batting in ...