Alternative To Tommy John Surgery (UCL Ligament) In New York, NY

At Rehabilitation Medicine Center of New Jersey in New York, NY, individuals experiencing ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries may benefit from a non-surgical alternative to Tommy John surgery. UCL injuries are common among throwing athletes, particularly baseball pitchers, due to repetitive high-stress motion at the elbow joint.

Tommy John surgery is traditionally performed to reconstruct the UCL using a tendon graft, a procedure that may involve drilling into the bone and a lengthy recovery process. While some athletes return to sport following surgery, others may not regain full performance, and downtime often spans a full season.

Avoid Elbow Surgery With The Regenexx Approach

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are common among athletes, especially pitchers, due to the repetitive strain placed on the elbow. The traditional surgical approach, commonly referred to as Tommy John surgery, involves drilling into the bones and grafting a tendon from elsewhere in the body. Recovery may span an entire season, and not all athletes return to prior performance levels.

At Rehabilitation Medicine Center of New Jersey in New York, NY, physicians in the licensed Regenexx network offer a less invasive alternative. Using advanced imaging such as ultrasound and fluoroscopy, Regenexx procedures precisely deliver orthobiologic injectates, prepared through proprietary lab processing, into the injured ligament. These injectates may include customized concentrations of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow concentrate and are designed to support the body’s natural healing response.

Performed on an outpatient basis, this approach may reduce the need for surgery, downtime, and prescription pain medication. It is not available in general practice settings and requires specialized imaging and Regenexx training. For athletes and active individuals, this method may offer a more efficient path to recovery.

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