Behind the NanoNeedle

The NanoNeedle procedure is suddenly one of the hottest topics in baseball after Tarik Skubal’s recovery put it squarely into the spotlight—but the technology and the science behind it have been years in the making. On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll sits down with Ryan Kellar, Senior Product Manager at Arthrex and the lead on the NanoNeedle project, for a deep dive into the procedure that could reshape how MLB pitchers recover from elbow issues. While many fans are only now hearing about it through Skubal, Arthrex has already performed thousands of procedures and built a growing body of research and published studies around the technology. Ryan explains what the NanoNeedle actually is, how it works, why it’s different from traditional elbow surgery, and where it fits in the future of sports medicine, orthopedics, and pitcher recovery. From biomechanics to minimally invasive procedures to the economics of modern healthcare innovation, this conversation goes far beyond headlines and hype. Will also updates key MLB injury situations involving Tarik Skubal, Dylan Cease, Gerrit Cole, and more, breaking down rehab timelines, workload concerns, and what teams may really be thinking behind the scenes. If you’re interested in MLB injuries, Tommy John alternatives, NanoNeedle surgery, baseball biomechanics, pitching health, sports medicine, rehab technology, and the future of athlete recovery, this episode of Injury Territory is essential listening. Subscribe for weekly MLB injury analysis, baseball health updates, and deep dives into the science changing the game. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.