Dr. Matt Fury, Orthopaedic Surgeon (Ep. 27)

Dr. Matt Fury, a leading orthopaedic surgeon in baseball, joins The Layback Podcast to discuss all things UCL care and surgery. Matt is well versed in the world of UCL's, experiencing a tear and Tommy John of his very own while playing collegiate baseball at LSU. Fury lays displays the map for possible UCL injury treatments, as well as which injuries may present candidates for which procedure. The New Orleans native also nobly states where sports medicine, and specifically doctors and surgeons, have dropped the ball when outlining risk factors and suggestions to reduce injury risk. Adam and Matt also take some time to dive into the hot topic of off-season throwing shutdowns, in addition to sport specialization. Fury represents a new wave for the medical field and baseball. This conversation should depict a sign of good things to come. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/haHnJ4FOLZw