Tommy John surgery, a procedure named after the former pitcher, has marked its 50th anniversary as a game-changer in sports medicine. The surgery, alongside arthroscopic surgery and ACL reconstruction, is considered a significant advancement in the field. Numerous pro players, including Shohei Ohtani, Justin Verlander, and Bryce Harper, have undergone this procedure, which has revolutionized baseball careers and changed the game forever.
Shohei Ohtani, Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper are among more than 2,200 pro players who have had Tommy John surgery. AP explains the history of the procedure — and how it changed the game of baseball forever. https://t.co/PKm9hr6lLI https://t.co/XJlUEmDfhB
To Shohei Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag; $700 million deal shows trust in Tommy John surgery https://t.co/XIRmK9FVhB
Tommy John surgery continues to be one of baseball's most important operation 50 years later https://t.co/GYb1a3eKWS
Tommy John surgery continues to save baseball careers 50 years after its debut: 'Revolutionary' https://t.co/Srl7JHJxdP
Alongside arthroscopic surgery and ACL reconstruction, Tommy John is one of the biggest advancements in sports medicine in the last 50 years. https://t.co/d1E8Kn4EFn
Fifty years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer https://t.co/Ec1gk5Lvs9 https://t.co/TTaxnC3MCN
As Tommy John surgery approaches its 50th anniversary, former manager and catcher Don Wakamatsu describes his right elbow procedures and pain. https://t.co/M4iuc1SwLf https://t.co/CfJaaEYgEc
50 years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer https://t.co/J8Z4bysDRD
Before Tommy John surgery became common, pitchers like Bud Black pitched through the pain https://t.co/jTLETPAKNN https://t.co/NophLzWFQi