Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole covers Little Leaguer’s elbow, UCL stress, and shoulder injuries in young pitchers, plus Pitch Smart guidelines every parent and coach should know.
Category: Elbow
Men’s Joint Health: Why Active Men Wait Too Long to Seek Treatment — and What It Costs Them
Men have a well-documented relationship with pain: they minimize it, rationalize it, and more often than not, play through it. Research consistently shows that men in the United States die on average five years earlier than women, are more likely to make unhealthy or risky choices, and are significantly more likely to delay or avoid medical care altogether. In orthopedic medicine, that delay has a direct clinical cost, and it shows up every day in the exam room.
Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer’s Elbow: The Definitive Guide to Identification and Recovery
Elbow pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in sports medicine, yet it is frequently misunderstood. While the monikers “Tennis Elbow” and “Golfer’s
Baseball Pitchers and the Elbow-Shoulder Connection: What Teams Don’t Tell You
Dr. Brian J. Cole MD, MBA breaks down the elbow-shoulder connection in baseball pitchers — explaining how shoulder fatigue leads to UCL tears, why arm slot changes signal injury risk, and what it takes to stay durable season after season.
UCL Reconstruction: Animation Video
UCL reconstruction, also known as Tommy John Surgery, repairs a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. The procedure aims to stabilize the elbow, reduce pain, and restore range of motion. Typically necessary for athletes in throwing sports, it involves replacing the torn ligament with a tendon from the patient’s body or a donor.
‘Explosion’ of Tommy John surgery, elbow injuries in young athletes
Doctors say more and more athletes are in need of Tommy John surgery for elbow injuries, a procedure previously reserved for professionals. Tony Cantelo, a
Traumatic Fractures May Signal Bone Health Issues
A broken bone at any age can be a painful experience, but for post-menopausal women and senior men, it may signal more significant bone health
Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Pickleball offers a fun and engaging way to stay active and socialize with others. However, the physical demands of pickleball, like any athletic activity, can
How to Avoid and Treat Common Sports Injuries
In 2021, 3.2 million people were treated in emergency departments for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment according to the national safety council. The activities most frequently
How to Identify and Treat a Hyperextended Elbow
Elbow hyperextension happens when your elbow joint is bent beyond its normal range of motion. This type of injury can damage the ligaments and bones
Five of the Most Common Tennis Injuries
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, a game played by thousands of people every day. Professional tennis players put their
Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm Does It Work?
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
