The Body Explained | Medicine, Injuries, A+P
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Explore the wonders of the human body through bite-sized lessons on anatomy and physiology | PA student with experience and passion for ortho and sports
Roman Anthony has left the game after appearing to injure himself on a swing in the first inning
Walker Jenkins has a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and will be reevaluated in 10 days to further determine a timeline. More on Joe Ryan on Tuesday but #MNTwins say he traveled with team to DC.
Skubal will undergo surgery for loose bodies in his elbow. There’s no set timetable but it’s seen as a relatively routine surgery. Best guess: two months @EvanPetzold 1st on surgery
⚾️Loose bodies in the elbow are small fragments of cartilage, bone, or a combination of both that become detached and float freely within the elbow joint space. “Loose body removal" refers to the surgical extraction of these fragments, most commonly performed arthroscopically (using a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions). Arthroscopic removal has demonstrated excellent results
⚾️Loose bodies in the elbow are small fragments of cartilage, bone, or a combination of both that become detached and float freely within the elbow joint space. “Loose body removal" refers to the surgical extraction of these fragments, most commonly performed arthroscopically (using a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions). Arthroscopic removal has demonstrated excellent results
Detroit ace Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow. Such procedures typically sideline players for 2-3 months. Skubal should return before season's end, but a tough blow for the impending free agent and two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner.
