The Atlanta Braves are going to be without their star pitcher for at least the rest of 2024
The internal brace method, a newer approach that has gained popularity in recent years, has been used on several major league players, notably Shohei Ohtani for his second UCL injury and Lucas Giolito for his second. After the UCL is repaired, a tape-like suture is placed into the humerus (the top bone of the arm) and ulna (the forearm), which remains in place after the player resumes play. It will improve stability to the joint structure in the future, usually (but not always) allowing for a faster return to play.
While full returns to play following a second Tommy John surgery are uncommon, several famous MLB success stories include Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and former Braves reliever Jonny Venters, who underwent three Tommy John operations and returned to the league.
RHP Spencer Strider yesterday underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow with internal brace, performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, TX. He will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
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