The ligament injured is the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) on the inside of the elbow joint. The surgeon must reconstruct the ligament using a tendon from the forearm.
Tommy John surgery is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body (often from the forearm, hamstring, knee, or foot of the...
All the websites that I've researched this question at don't give the pricing, but I would think of it to be very expensive. If you want an exact price I suggest going to your surgeon and asking...
12-15 months depending on the person.
- i had the surgery 4 months ago and am already beginning my throwing program, which will last another four. most can start pitching again on a limited pitch...