Should We Limit Innings Pitched After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers?
Conclusion:
The number of innings pitched and number of pitches thrown in the first full season as well as over a player’s career after UCLR are not associated with an increased risk of a pitcher requiring revision UCLR.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Erickson, B. J., Cvetanovich, G. L., Bach, B. R., Bush-Joseph, C. A., Verma, N. N., Romeo, A. A. Tags: Elbow, Baseball/Softball Source Type: research