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TheBoatmen
Are they trying to put Dr James Andrews out of business?
Vedder80
He performs more than just TJ surgeries. And even if they were, I don’t think him (or the next generation of his family) will notice too much.
Dmalsch22
I’m also sure that he’s capable of doing the new surgery too, then he would just become the go to guy for that too
Kayrall
He better step up his game!
YourDaddy
The first surgery of this type was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, managing partner of the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center founded by Dr. James Andrews.
stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/maness-a-trailblazer-new-surgery-for-elbow-repair-cut-recovery/article_165ee721-5a36-58f9-8d8e-fb515ba037da.html
Dookie Howser, MD
I don’t think the procedure done on Maness is necessarily the same as the one being done by Dr Dugas at Andrews (Dugas calls his the “UCL repair with internal brace construction”). The methods sound similar, but were developed separately, so I am sure there are subtle, yet significant differences in how they are performed.
It is important to note that this is not a replacement for TJS in most cases, but kind of a “middle road” for those with their ulnar collateral ligament still relatively intact.
I’m very interested in the paper that Dr Paletta is working on. The problem with these types of specialized procedures aimed at professional athletes is that it takes so long to build up a meaningful sample size, that it takes forever to really prove the efficacy and safety of the procedure.
terrymesmer
Andrews already has a guy who does the repair procedure.
jmgara
Since Dr. Andrews is 74 and well paid over the years, I doubt he’s too concerned about it.
ABCD
Us Schwarbers are platelet-rich… that’s how my Kyle healed so fast!
JFactor
Or maybe PED’s….or it’s a standard return from that type of injury (likely the latter)
therealryan
Going under for Seth Maness surgery just doesn’t have the same ring to it as Tommy John surgery. Maybe SethMan Surgery will stick.
Kayrall
In 10 years will we be talking about the Seth Maness Surgery plague that is enveloping MLB pitchers?
davbee
Good thing Mark Rzepczynski wasn’t the first pitcher to go through this procedure.
ABCD
It’s a good thing Garrett Richards has made $10 MM. Unlike his distant cousin Kelly, he shouldn’t have the need to make $8K a month online from home!
layventsky
And unlike Kelly, he draws rave reviews.
sufferforsnakes
Since Maness wasn’t the first one to undergo this type of surgery, who is it going to be named after?
Would have been nice if the article had included the name of the “lower-level” pitcher who was the first one.
CubsFanForLife
Love the article, and really hope that both Maness and Richards can avoid TJS. The former represents an intriguing incentive-based free agent and if both can make it back, this could be huge for pitchers in general.
clintwolfrom
Tommy John Surgery filters out the weak arms
davbee
But who filters out the weak posts?
Tbaseball35
Actually just had this surgery on my left elbow myself, I’m two months removed and I should be able to throw again in roughly two months from now, and play again by the summer. (I’m in college) Dr. James Bradley did my surgery at UPMC St. Margaret’s in Pittsburgh.
aa31
Hi Can you tell me please if you had pain during the throw program. thanks
Tbaseball35
Sorry I did not see your comment until just now. I didn’t have any sharp pains. All I had during my throwing program was soreness.
cardinalfanforever
Seth was a ground ball machine. I can remember him coming in late in the game with Bases Loaded numerous times and one out and him inducing several double plays and getting the Cardinals out of trouble and either keeping their lead or keeping the game tied. I hope this surgery works out well for him and only wish him the best.
aa31
Please can you give your opinion if you’ve had this. I am a Mom. My son had this surgery. He is currently experiencing pain during throw program. He had therapy. Dr keeps saying it is muscular but i do not feel comfortable letting him throw with sharp pain.
I am returning to the dr for the 3rd time with this concern. Did anyone else have when throwing after warm up when extend full arm in throw. Then it goes away and returns with throwing thank you