Location of UCL tears in MLB pitchers can help determine if surgery is necessary
Location of UCL tears in MLB pitchers can help determine if surgery is necessary
Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO, shows that the location of ligament tears within a pitcher's elbow can be key to predicting the success of non-operative treatment for these injuries, and deciding whether surgery should be recommended.
