Many baseball injuries develop gradually over time as a result of high-intensity motions, such as throwing and catching a ball, and swinging a bat. When these movements are repeated frequently by a player in Tampa, Clearwater, or St. Petersburg, FL, the excessive stress on the shoulder, elbow, and wrist can cause these joints to slowly deteriorate, regardless of whether the individual may play at a professional or amateur level.

Pitchers are often exceedingly susceptible to baseball injuries due to the high frequency and velocity used to pitch a ball. Some of the injuries that may be incurred by pitchers or other players can include the gradual deterioration of cartilage, as well as the development of fractures, bone spurs, or other types of damage to the tendons and ligaments in the elbow.

Rotator cuff tears are also common among baseball players in the Tampa Bay area and beyond, and can be one of the more debilitating baseball injuries. Sometimes, this injury consists of swelling or partial tears to the tendons of the rotator cuff. However, it’s also possible that a tendon may tear at its midpoint or pull away from the bone completely.

Patients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding Florida communities who are seeking treatment for baseball injuries can contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine for more information on nonsurgical options. Our Board-certified physicians, Dr. Daniel Murphy and Dr. Arnold Ramirez, have extensive experience in treating a variety of sports injuries.