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Reply to "Partial UCL Tear, PRP or Surgery?"

My son who was a position player had a partial tear while in college.  We met with 3 different orthopedic specialists, not looking for the diagnosis that we/son wanted but someone who made the most sense.  We ended up choosing the specialist who is affiliated with MLB & NFL teams.  Son went PRP route, procedure was painful but tolerable, and instructed not to pick up a ball for a month.  Then another 6-8 weeks of rehab and was given the green light.  For him hopefully it worked (or at least bought him time).  Looking back it appears the correct choice was made since sitting out a year would have most likely changed his future.  Check with your insurance since back then it wasn't covered, considered "experimental".  Cost wasn't too high, maybe 2-3 out of town showcases costs.  Good luck in either direction you choose.   

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