Any Info on Tommy John Surgery for a pitcher?!


Question:

Any Info on Tommy John Surgery for a pitcher?

Cost?
Pain?
Length of time out?
Rehab?


Answers:

I've never had it, but I have heard a lot. I'm sure you know, but Tommy John surgery is major surgery. It does involve taking something out of your arm and putting something else in. Cost is something that you should not worry about if you are serious about reconstructing your elbow effectively, but it will cost you thousands of dollars. Not sure if insurance covers much, check with your agent about coverage. I am assuming you are talking about 'time out' as being time away from throwing something, a baseball, softball, or whatever it may be. One thing to consider is that the longer you wait to assume a normal throwing motion, the better your arm will be. Take note of Major League pitchers and their recovery time. A.J. Burnett took over a full season off, which came out to be about 18 months. Cory Lidle, Kerry Wood.....lots of pitchers took lots of time off. The norm is about that amount of time, 18 months, but a year is possible. You have to remember that professional athletes have resources that you probably don't have and can train all day every day to get back. That's probably a luxury you do not have. I would consult with a specialist before doing anything. Rehab consists of learning to repeat normal motions your arm makes, not only throwing motions, strengthening the tendon that is being inserted in your arm, lifting weighs, exercises that consist of development of and healing your arm. Long hours, patience.....Good luck. Don't rush back, it will cost you in the end.




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