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Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Tommy John Surgery (UCL Reconstruction)
Rebuilding the ligament on the inside of the elbow, for throwers.
UCL Tear Treatment
The ulnar collateral ligament runs along the inside of the elbow and resists the force that tries to pull the joint open there. Throwing produces that force repeatedly and at high speed, which is why this ligament fails in throwers, pitchers above all, and rarely in anyone else. It usually gives way gradually, over many throws, rather than in one moment: velocity drops, the inside of the elbow aches, and control goes before anything else does. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs UCL Reconstruction, the operation known as Tommy John Surgery.
The Rehabilitation Protocol
Ask About a ConsultationThis is the physical therapy protocol the practice gives its own patients after this operation. It is written for the period after surgery, for you and for your therapist, and your own plan is set by Dr. Abbasi at your follow-up.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
How long before I can throw again?
A structured throwing program usually begins around four months and builds over several more. A return to competitive pitching is typically around a year.
Where does the graft come from?
The graft is a tendon from elsewhere in your own body, or from a donor. Which is used is decided with you beforehand.
Why is my shoulder and trunk being worked on?
A throw is produced by the whole chain, not by the elbow. Rebuilding only the elbow sends you back to the mechanics that tore the ligament.
Can a UCL tear be managed without surgery?
A partial tear in someone who is not throwing competitively often can be, with rest and a rehabilitation program. That conversation comes first.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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