A UCL tear (requiring TJ) usually presents with one or more of the following:
· A sharp, sudden pain during the throw
· A “pop,” “zing,” or electric shock” sensation
· Immediate loss of velocity
· Immediate loss of command
· Inability to continue throwing
· Instability rather than stiffness
None of those were reported in Addison Barger’s case. Instead, the pattern was: He threw 100+ mph, felt fine at the time, woke up the next morning with limited range of motion, was scratched, sent for MRI. That pattern points to inflammation + flexor guarding, not structural UCL failure.
IF he is diagnosed with a flexor-pronator strain, which is most common after max effort throws, next day stiffness and limited ROM, a typical treatment regimen would include rest, anti-inflammatory strategies, gradual return to throwing, soft tissue work for 1–4 weeks, depending on severity.
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