Who is Tommy John and why are so many people having his surgery?

[DrMotorcity]

Maybe it's because he's too much a fraidy-cat to have it himself?

Or is he merely pampered the scion of a wealthy who routinely deflects the more unpleasant aspects of human existance on to his personal valet, just as he consigns him to receive the spankings intended for him, that he so richly deserved?

Or is this merely a variation on that squishy, controversial pop hit of the mid-seventies, (You're) Having My Baby made popular by Paul Anka?

:uohs:




The American Medical Association AND the American League want to know!!!

 

[ChefChiTown]

I'm not sure if this is just a rhetorical question or not, but...

"Tommy John" surgery is the surgery in which a ligament in the elbow is replaced with a ligament from somewhere else in the body (knee, foot, forearm).

Tommy John was a pitcher for the Dodgers who just so happened to be the first professional athlete to have the surgery. Major League Baseball players were the one's who coined the phrase "Tommy John" surgery and the name just sort of stuck, kind of like "Lou Gehrig's Disease".

 

[icerfan]

When all else fails ... search Wikipedia :2 cents:

 

[DrMotorcity]

When all else fails ... search Wikipedia :2 cents:

Excellent post, Icerfan, and a great link that was provided which I studied with such intensity that I actually forgot about Stroh's-time.
Unfortunately, there were far too many technical terms in the Wiki-link, and therefore, I had to consult with my receptionist for... "clarification." But being so ever alert, omniscient, and dilligent that she is, she actually is well aware of the particulars of TJ-surgery.

And despite the fact tha-a-a-t she may not have... electric boots (and) a mohair suit, you know (she) read it in a magazine...*

Oh!






* Music by Elton John (any relation?!)
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
© 1973 Dick James Music, Inc. BMI






You know me, I ain't no plagiarist.

 

[Iamforever]

"Tommy John" surgery is the surgery in which a ligament in the elbow is replaced with a ligament from somewhere else in the body (knee, foot, forearm).

i heard it was mainly from the wrist of your glove hand. :2 cents:

 

[DrMotorcity]

i heard it was mainly from the wrist of your glove hand. :2 cents:

Does that mean that Michael Jackson gets the job done for 50% off?

Just asking.

 

[Iamforever]

Does that mean that Michael Jackson gets the job done for 50% off?

Just asking.

they may charge him double since that glove is now more famous than him. :1orglaugh

 

[DrMotorcity]

they may charge him double since that glove is now more famous than him. :1orglaugh

I thought that "glove" may well be impounded as "Exhibit 'A'" by some legal jurisdiction.

In any event, I sure wouldn't touch the thing (the glove, I mean).

 

[ronjer]

rob nenn, RIP

 

[Iamforever]

rob nenn, RIP

he died huh? wrong thread.