The medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is a small band of tissue, yet it has played a giant role in the history of sports. The media coined the name “Tommy John” 50 years ago when it brought the surgery into the limelight after the first surgical reconstruction of the UCL in 1974.
For individuals with chronic tendon injuries, Tenex and PRP have become an attractive option, partly because these injuries have traditionally been difficult to treat.
