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About Jeffrey De Bellis, PT, MS, OCS
Expertise
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Able to answer questions about all areas of orthopaedic physical therapy and rehabilitation. Specific areas of interest / expertise are in the areas of shoulder and spine rehabilitation, functional training and rehabilitation, sports injuries etc.

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Owner Millennium Physical Therapy in Wayne, New Jersey. Out-patient orthopedic physical therapy practice

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American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic Section, Sports Medicine Section, and New Jersey Chapter. National Strength and Conditioning Association. American College of Sports Medicine

Education/Credentials
Masters of Science Physical Therapy
Bachelors of Arts Exercise Science
Associates of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant

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Physical Rehabilitation Medicine - UCL & humerus fracture

Expert: Jeffrey De Bellis, PT, MS, OCS - 11/3/2009

Question
I suffered a torn UCL in my pitching elbow. After taking a few years off, I started pitching again even though I was in pain. Consequently, I suffered a spiral fracture in my pitching arm. I understand that the UCL helps to stabilize the humerus. Is it possible that pitching with a torn UCL could have led to my fractured humerus? I have had 4 screws place in my humerus as well as Tommy John surgery to repair my UCL. I have been searching for any research to see if there is a correlation between the two. Is there any research available?

Answer
Difficult to deny a correlation and also hard to prove. I would say there is a likely clinical correlation considering the history, location ,and nature of your injury. We are aware of the outcome, I would suggest that cause is no longer as important as effect and your plan to get your arm back on track, get healed, and get back to pitching....I wish you the best in your recovery!

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