When the ulnar collateral ligament is torn, it can end a career. Tommy John is a known path back to pitching. As you likely know, the path is long and rocky. Recently, pitchers have traveled shorter paths. Two examples are Ruby De La Rosa and Seth Maness. Let’s briefly look at what they did. Three caveats are 1) I am not offering medical advice, 2) these are complex and risky medical procedures, and 3) it is likely that I have oversimplified important aspects in my brief looks.

Stem Cell Treatment

How it Works. Cells are removed from the player’s bone marrow or fat.