This is the first of a six-part series on ulnar collateral ligament injuries and the corrective procedure known as Tommy John surgery. The second part, analyzing the causes of UCL injuries, will run later this week.
Problem | Causes | Surgery | Prevention | Biomechanics | Prognosis
The Platonic ideal for Athlete would be Aroldis Chapman. The young Cuban displays an impressive combination of conditioning and genetics when he takes the pitching mound. Lean yet muscular, powerful yet agile. And don’t forget that he throws a fastball harder than anyone in the history of the game.