UCL reconstruction is a surgery commonly used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow by replacing it with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. The goal of the surgery is to stabilize the elbow, reduce or eliminate pain and restore stability and range of motion. This procedure was introduced and first performed by Frank Jobe, M.D., on baseball pitcher Tommy John in 1974—hence the colloquial name Tommy John surgery
Rehab for Tommy John injury includes a surplus amount of time spent resting and recovering
Physical therapy to help regain strength in the elbow region
Work towards gaining back full range of motion
Before throwing make sure to stretch and warm your arm up properly
When throwing make sure to pay attention to your mechanics and arm position to put as little stress on your arm as possible
One day of rest for every 30 pitches, two days of rest for 40 pitches, three days of rest for 60 pitches, and four days of rest for every 90 pitches thrown
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