Undergoing Tommy John (UCL) Surgery.
Posted 03-29-09 at 12:20 AM by smoke12291
Well, my senior year of high school baseball came crashing to a halt a few weeks ago when I was pitching in a game. 
The pain in my elbow that I though was gone had returned, but worse this time. I couldn't believe it! My whole life I had taking good care of my arm, stayed in shape, had good mechanics, and NEVER had any arm pain....but it still happened.
for some quick background, I am a high school senior of 18 years young and have been playing baseball since I was around four years old. I have been pitching since I turned 8 or 9. Last fall, I was clocked by a college scout at 87 MPH. Two weeks later, I couldn't throw a ball 30 feet.
About 3 weeks ago I had an MRI, which showed a minor tear in the ulnar collateral ligament. this ligament helps connects the inner bone in your forearm (Ulna) to the upper bone surrounded by your biceps and triceps (humerus). A surgery, suggested by my doctor, that I could undergo to help repair this is called Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, commonly known as Tommy John Surgery.
an animation on the procedure can be found here if you are interested.
The rehab program for this surgery can take around a year, depending on how diligent AND careful I am with the exercises.
I expect to be back and throwing again by the summer of 2010! hopefully I will be able to break the 90 MPH barrier when I return.
thanks for reading
-smoke12291
The pain in my elbow that I though was gone had returned, but worse this time. I couldn't believe it! My whole life I had taking good care of my arm, stayed in shape, had good mechanics, and NEVER had any arm pain....but it still happened.
for some quick background, I am a high school senior of 18 years young and have been playing baseball since I was around four years old. I have been pitching since I turned 8 or 9. Last fall, I was clocked by a college scout at 87 MPH. Two weeks later, I couldn't throw a ball 30 feet.
About 3 weeks ago I had an MRI, which showed a minor tear in the ulnar collateral ligament. this ligament helps connects the inner bone in your forearm (Ulna) to the upper bone surrounded by your biceps and triceps (humerus). A surgery, suggested by my doctor, that I could undergo to help repair this is called Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, commonly known as Tommy John Surgery.
an animation on the procedure can be found here if you are interested.
The rehab program for this surgery can take around a year, depending on how diligent AND careful I am with the exercises.
I expect to be back and throwing again by the summer of 2010! hopefully I will be able to break the 90 MPH barrier when I return.
thanks for reading
-smoke12291
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Sounds kinda like what I had in my last two years of baseball with my arm. Good thing I didn't overdo it and get it worse for me.
Anyway, best of luck to you dude! Hope all goes well.Posted 03-29-09 at 10:57 AM by Karasu
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thanks man!
do you still play?Posted 03-29-09 at 01:32 PM by smoke12291
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Np. nah i stopped after my sophomore year of highschool. but it was good. i played for 5 years. Can't say that I don't miss it cuz thatd be a flat out lie hahah. Good times.Posted 03-29-09 at 02:29 PM by Karasu
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smoke, may you have a speedy and complete recovery.
Posted 03-29-09 at 08:59 PM by txtmstrjoe
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Good luck, and when the time comes, play hard
Posted 03-31-09 at 11:16 AM by Bloodfire
