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It's been a year since I last got an MRI and did treatment. I played through this season as an outfielder and did not pitch at all. Some days my elbow felt really weak. So today I visited my orthopedist who specializes in the hand and wrist. She said that curing medial epicondylitis is an on going process of PT and possibly a cortisone injection. On the other hand, my UCL is currently a grade 1 sprain according to the year old MRI. She says since I am not riding on a baseball scholarship, I do not need surgery. I'm just kind of upset because it keeps coming back and forth and this injury is limiting my potential. I can't throw as hard nor as far as I used to. I want to play in the future even though I do not have a guaranteed roster spot. 

 

The orthopedist did seem kind of rushed and did not do any arm tests. She just came in and asked me simple questions and told me to start PT again. 

 

I just need some advice on what to do. I have scheduled an appointment for an elbow specialist next month for a second opinion.  

 

Thank you.

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The best thing you can do is research who are the top specialist in your area. If the top MD's are not near you(i.e. Dr. Andrews), still include them on your list.

Then sit down with your parents, let them know your concerns, present them with the list, and determine if your families insurance is taken by those MD's. Then get yourself an appointment as quickly as possible.

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My son is recovering from elbow tendonitis that has kept him off the mound since the fall season.  He's now back to throwing out to 120 feet pain free.  Back in March he couldn't have thrown the ball 120 inches.

 

The thing that helped the most was finding a physical therapist who specialized in teen sports injuries.  He devised a set of exercises for my son that targeted the entire pitching motion - rather than just the arm itself.  He did the exercises religiously for six weeks before being cleared to throw.  Once he returned to throwing, the difference was dramatic. No pain at all.

 

While I don't know your exact circumstances, I can really advise that you seek out a good therapist. Find one that has had success getting pitchers back on the mound, throwing pain free.The elbow specialist is probably a good place to start with finding a good therapist, Do the exercises as instructed - no more, no less.

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