The decision to undergo surgery was made after consultation with Dr. Paletta and a second opinion from Lewis Yocum, MD, of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. There isn’t a date set for the surgery yet, and recovery usually takes between 12 and 15 months.
Mr. Wainwright was previously diagnosed with a sprained ligament twice in his career and missed the last start of the 2010 season because of forearm irritation. A follow-up examination showed that the elbow’s structure was sound in November.
Read the St. Louis Today report on Adam Wainwright.
Read other coverage on Tommy John surgery:
– Hospital for Special Surgery Physician Performs Tommy John Surgery on Former Phillies Pitcher
– Dr. Lewis Yocum Performs Tommy John Surgery on Washington Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg
– AOSSM: Misconceptions About Tommy John Surgery Prevalent Among Young Athletes
