How Tommy John surgery saves pitching careers
In the summer of 1974, it seemed like Tommy John’s career was over. The baseball pitcher, playing at the time for the Los Angeles Dodgers, couldn’t finish a game because of extreme pain in his elbow. Ice and rest did nothing, so that fall, he underwent the surgery that would come to bear his name—Tommy John surgery.
50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes
Many teen pitchers are throwing too many pitches per day and not getting enough rest between games despite guidelines sponsored by Major League Baseball.
Reds right-hander undergoes Tommy John surgery
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Joe Musgrove Undergoes Tommy John Surgery On Friday
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Reds Pitcher Julian Aguiar Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Julian Aguiar underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday and will most likely miss the entire 2025 season.
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