quote:When getting a MRI for ths elbow,Should a baseball specialist(TJ) do it.
My advice is to get a elbow specialist that deals with baseball players. My son hurt his elbow in a game last April. First went to ortho specialist who didn't even think my son needed a MRI. After a little complaining he agreed to test. Results showed very mild strain. Doctor told us because he didn't specialize in elbows he wasn't comfortable treating my son. We went to a ortho specialist who dealt with sports injuries next. He told my son there was no tear and to rest it for a few weeks before he started to throw again. After alot of rest he started to throw but still experienced some discomfort. When we went back the doctor actually got upset that we questioned his diagnosis. We finally ended up going to the Baltimore Orioles team doctor who specializes in baseball injuries. He did some test on my son that nobody else had down. Andrew (my son) had a torn UCL and had T.J surgery on Augest 3. He will start his throwing program on Jan. 2. A torn UCL can be very hard to diagnose even with imaging. I would feel alot more comfortable knowing that the doctor treating my son specializes in baseball injuries. By the way,is your son a pitcher?
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