The Thrower’s Curse: Inside Tommy John Surgery
Description
Why do so many pitchers face the dreaded “Thrower’s Elbow”? In this episode, The Thrower’s Curse: Inside Tommy John Surgery, we take a deep dive into one of the most well-known injuries in sports — the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear — and the groundbreaking surgery that changed the game. You’ll learn how this crucial ligament in the elbow is injured, how doctors diagnose and treat it, and why Tommy John surgery has given countless athletes a second chance at success.
From overuse on the mound to cutting-edge surgical reconstruction and year-long rehabilitation, this episode unpacks the science, the history, and the comeback stories behind the injury that reshaped baseball — and sports medicine.
This podcast is based on information from the free, peer-reviewed website of the non-profit OrthoEducation, available at OrthoEducation.com.
United States
