Tommy John Surgery

Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) reconstruction, or "Tommy John Surgery" as it known amongst baseball fans, is a surgery that many professional baseball players have undergone. Unfortunately, it is becoming a much more common procedure in younger athletes, particularly those still in high school.

Just as Cardinal fans were rejoicing the return of a healthy Chris Carpenter after two years, he has returned to the DL with an external oblique strain.

"Tommy John Surgery" has become commonplace among professional baseball players. Unfortunately, the same can be said for younger athletes.