Tommy John Surgery

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf surgical procedure
gptkbp:associatedWith overuse injuries
gptkbp:canLeadTo return to sports
gptkbp:careInstructions physical therapy
gptkbp:commonName baseball players
gptkbp:complications nerve damage
gptkbp:developedBy 1974
gptkbp:hasPerformance gptkb:Dr._Frank_Jobe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tommy John Surgery
gptkbp:involves strength training
grafting a tendon
gptkbp:isActiveIn biomechanical studies
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith long-term success
gptkbp:isConsidered a last resort
a safe procedure
a common procedure
a milestone in sports medicine
a reconstructive surgery
a game-changer for pitchers
a routine procedure
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn sports science research
sports medicine conferences
athletic forums
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn case studies
medical literature
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy medical professionals
clinical trials
sports physicians
gptkbp:isFoundIn pitchers
gptkbp:isInformedBy young athletes
orthopedic surgeons
in hospitals
under sterile conditions
arthroscopically
gptkbp:isLinkedTo increased pitch counts
improved performance post-surgery
increased longevity in sports careers
gptkbp:isNamedAfter a_Major_League_Baseball_player
gptkbp:isNotableFor its impact on sports careers
gptkbp:isOftenAccompaniedBy monitoring of recovery
return to pitching
surgical follow-ups
gptkbp:isOftenMadeWith overhead athletes
gptkbp:isOftenUsedIn in coaching circles
gptkbp:isPartOf proper training
sports medicine
athletic training programs
injury prevention strategies
rehabilitation protocols
athletic recovery plans
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor non-athletes
gptkbp:isRegardedAs a significant advancement
gptkbp:isSubjectTo insurance coverage
gptkbp:isUtilizedFor in_the_United_States
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Tommy_John
gptkbp:performedBy elbow
gptkbp:renovated 12 to 18 months
gptkbp:requires anesthesia
gptkbp:succeededBy 80-90%
gptkbp:usedFor repairing ulnar collateral ligament