Episode 9:The Thrower's Arm - Injury Risk, Prevention & Care with Dr. Lyle Cain

This episode features Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Jr., MD, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, specializing in sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee.Dr. Cain is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine and has performed more than a thousand UCL reconstructions (Tommy John surgeries), earning recognition as one of MLB’s top sports surgeons. He serves as a team physician for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and as medical director for Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Shelton State Buccaneers, Tuskegee Golden Tigers, and University of West Alabama Tigers. He is also an orthopaedic consultant for the Birmingham Barons, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.With extensive experience treating throwing injuries in both youth and professional athletes, Dr. Cain shares expert insights on risk factors, injury prevention, and treatment options, including approaches tailored to today's growing youth sports demands.This eye opening and informative conversation answers many of the most common questions asked by athletes, parents, and coaches and is an episode you won’t want to miss.