Teen athletes seek an edge through early "Tommy John" elbow surgery
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							Monday, 13 July 2015
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							Created byJames MacDonald
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							Last modifiedMonday, 18 February 2019
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Male teens between ages 15 and 19 now account for the majority of "Tommy John" surgeries to reconstruct elbow ligaments, usually a result of a common sports injury from overusing the throwing arm, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. And the number of procedures is growing fast.
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