Keep Tommy John Away From Our Youth Athletes

A study released in 2015 reported that 57% of athletes who underwent Tommy John Surgery were between the ages of 15-19 (high school to college freshman age), indicating that pitching injuries due to overuse are a significant problem in youth sports, and are only worsened when the athlete chooses to specialize in a sport such as baseball with a sub-specialized focus of pitching. When combined with poor technique and lack of recovery, the immature elbow will eventually see damage.