Recent news on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Cesar Carrillo to have Tommy John surgery  -  May 2, 2007
MadFriars.com,Tommy John surgery, known by doctors as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (or UCL), is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the elbow is

Brushed back by injury  -  Apr 29, 2007
Winnipeg Sun,He had Tommy John surgery (ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction), a common procedure for pitchers where a damaged ligament in the elbow is replaced by

Pitchers good as new after "Tommy John surgery"  -  May 3, 2007
Scientific AmericanBut no study has systematically looked at the outcome of the surgery, known medically as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, in major league players,

Blackburn calling the shots for Nittany Lions  -  May 9, 2007
Centre Daily Times,The injury required ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCL), better known as Tommy John surgery, which renowned orthopedic surgeon James Andrews

YOUTH BASEBALL PRIMER Bill Sullivan's tips  -  May 5, 2007
Youngstown Vindicator,Dr. Andrews is the world's foremost authority on pitching injuries and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, or, as it is better known,

Lightning mercifully ends Bobcats’ 13-4 loss to Baylor  -  Apr 25, 2007
Texas State University - The University Star,The usual left fielder saw the mound for the first time since playing at Kansas State and undergoing ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, better known

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