Shoulder and Elbow Injury to Pitcher's throwing arm

Shelby1,000+ posts

Long story short...
Son had shoulder instability issues due to overuse. And the situation of overuse...is a long story, that could have / should have been prevented. Son was sitting at mid 80's - high 80's during his junior and senior year in High School. Shut down some of his Junior year, and most of his Senior, after his elbow popped, and had TJ surgery in the Summer after graduation. Had a MRI of his shoulder the Summer before his Senior year. Nothing found. Worked with Private Trainers & Instructors, and PT rehab.

In college now as a Medical Redshirt, where he was recruited and signed a letter if intent as a Pitcher. Son is also a utility player with speed. But, college wanted him as a Pitcher and for him to have the TJ surgery. 6 months into TJ rehab, and doing very well. But, he felt enough discomfort and pain in his shoulder, that he brought it up to College Trainer and College Doctor. His Ortho Surgeon has scheduled a MMA, I had never heard if it, supposed to be better than a MRI.

College Baseball Coach is sympathetic with him, and Ortho Dr., still is not concerned with his rehabs and being ready for 2015 Spring, 2014 Fall would be out now with recovery times.

Kid has a strong lower half and strong athletic build. Used to play as Middle Linebacker and Quarterback in Football. Tough minded and dedicated athlete. Even with Baseball Practice, TJ rehab, and adjusting to new life as a College Freshman, carrying an 18 credit load academically, he pulled off all A's & B's with some tough courses. He isn't a quiter, gives it all everything he's got.

Anyone else experienced with having had both shoulder and elbow injury, and coming back successfully as a College Pitcher?

1/15/141:46 PM

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Bulldog 195,000+ posts

Shelby, I'm going to take a stab and say that it's probably an MRA which is an MRI arthrogram. They inject a die into the joint for the MRI and it is supposed to be a little more accurate.

It's not uncommon, I wouldn't think, to have shoulder issues after an elbow issue. His should probably has provided some sort of compensation for the elbow which has led to its overuse. In fact, he may have had an underlying shoulder issue that led to the elbow injury in the first place. Those two joints are so interconnected much like the hip and knee are. A problem in one can easily lead to a problem in the other. It is important to always address both joints in rehabilitation and strength training.

1/15/141:56 PM

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Agree with Bulldog -- my kid had that done on his shoulder recently. They put the needle in and keep it there while they pump the shoulder full of dye and take a series of x-rays. Then it's off to the MRI machine while the dye is still there.

1/15/142:02 PM

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Shelby1,000+ posts

Originally Posted by Bulldog 19:

Shelby, I'm going to take a stab and say that it's probably an MRA which is an MRI arthrogram. They inject a die into the joint for the MRI and it is supposed to be a little more accurate.(YES!)

It's not uncommon, I wouldn't think, to have shoulder issues after an elbow issue. His should probably has provided some sort of compensation for the elbow which has led to its overuse. In fact, he may have had an underlying shoulder issue that led to the elbow injury in the first place. (YES, LIKELY) Those two joints are so interconnected much like the hip and knee are. A problem in one can easily lead to a problem in the other. It is important to always address both joints in rehabilitation and strength training.(SUPPOSEDLY HAS BEEN)

BUT, HAS ANYONE HEARD OF A PLAYER HAVING HAD BOTH INJURIES AND POSSIBLY SURGERY FOR BOTH, AND CAME BACK SUCCESSFULLY AS A COLLEGE PITCHER? Thank you! (*Sorry about all caps, just trying to differentiate both parties in this message.

1/15/142:56 PM

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Shelby1,000+ posts

Thank you everyone & ###,
I appreciate your input. I too wonder when there comes a point to say enough. And of course, you are absolutely right, lots of players get injured. Lots of kids get good grades. Lots of kids are dedicated athletes and work hard at Baseball.
I guess I might come off sounding hysterical or boasting. For that, I sincerely apologize. I don't mean to. Really, I don't. The only thing at all that I can possibly say in my defense, might be, that since Michael, my husband and son's dad had a disabling stroke 21 months ago. That I no longer have someone to bounce things off of. A lot of changes in all of or lives. And still trying to make adjustments to everything falling on my shoulders. I totally emphasize with families that have gone thru serious, life altering things. We all have our problems. And we all try and do the best we can. That's all any of us can do. And try and stay positive.
So, once again, I apologize for my posts, and / or any repetition of posts in different forums. I haven't posted in months, not wanting to offend.
Thank you for your replies, private messages, and tolerance.
PS: Sorry for my previous caps. Guess that is offensive.

~ Shelby

1/15/148:26 PM