After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

NEW YORK — Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas developed a procedure that cut recovery time to as little as nine months for some pitchers with torn elbow ligaments. He envisions more innovations within five-to-seven years. “We’re going to add new levels … Read more