Hi all
I have a senior in college who had an MRI and was diagnosed with a good size tear in 1/2 of his posterior ligament? (elbow area) He injured it during the 08 season, took the summer off, still hurt so he went in for MRI. They want to have him rest it 4 weeks then try some rehab. Or he can do Tommy John surgery. I read somewhere where the rehab period for position players is 6 mos. Anyone heard of that and does it apply to catchers? And is 6 months the date they can start playing again? Also...can a tear like that heal by itself (hence the rest and rehab the trainer wants him to do)or, is Tommy John the only option. It's his last year, was on track to do well, and possibly get some looks from MLB this year. I've heard of guys trying to play through it but is that possible? He's not ready to be done and feels like if he doesn't get to play this last season that will be it for him. He's worked so hard to get to the point, hate to have it be over for him. Thanks for any info you can give.