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Dr. Keith Meister Operates on Boston Red Sox Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Liam Hendriks, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, in Arlington, Texas on Sept. 29. Dr. Meister completed a right elbow ulnar nerve transposition with posterior interosseous nerve release on Mr. Hendriks, according to a Sept. 29 news release from the Red Sox.
Dr. Keith Meister Operates on Miami Marlins Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Jesus Tinoco, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on Sept. 3. The procedure was a right elbow UCL hybrid reconstruction with associated flexor tendon repair, according to a Sept. 7 news release from the Marlins.
Poster 52: Epidemiology of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgeries in Major and Minor League Baseball Pitchers: A Comprehensive Report of 2,287 Cases
The purpose of this study was to highlight the trends in MUCL repair and reconstruction in professional baseball pitchers, describe relevant outcomes such as return to any level of play (RTP) for surgical repair and reconstruction, and distinguish what factors might impact these outcomes.
A Prospective Analysis of Scapular Positioning Patterns and Shoulder and Elbow Injury Susceptibility in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Baseball pitchers accumulate extreme upper extremity forces during the repetitive, high-velocity motion of throwing, which can lead to shoulder dysfunction and overuse injuries. Although scapular dyskinesis has been linked to various shoulder pathologies, there is a lack of evidence on the specific scapular patterns predisposing pitchers to injury.
Brewers reliever Shelby Miller to 60-day IL with sprained elbow
Shelby Miller says he's facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery as the Milwaukee Brewers placed the veteran right-hander on the 60-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. Miller spoke to reporters Wednesday and said he planned to speak with Dr. Keith Meister regarding his MRI results and to get feedback on the next steps.
Dr. Keith Meister to Operate on Cincinnati Reds Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, is likely to perform elbow surgery on Carson Spiers, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Dr. Meister provided a second opinion on Mr. Spiers’ MRI, determining that surgery is needed to repair his right ulnar collateral ligament, according to a July 26 news release from the team.
Dr. Keith Meister to Operate on Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Manuel Rodríguez, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, on Aug. The surgery is expected to repair Mr. Rodríguez’s flexor tendon in his right elbow.
Cubs Top Pitching Prospect Brandon Birdsell to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell will have season-ending elbow surgery, dashing his hopes of making his major league debut in 2025.
Rangers' deGrom to miss scheduled start with shoulder fatigue
The Texas Rangers are going to skip Jacob deGrom’s scheduled start this week because of shoulder fatigue.
Max Kranick Injury: Could Need Tommy John Surgery
Kranick is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister to receive a second opinion on his right elbow injury, and Tommy John surgery could be a possibility for the right-hander, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.