Luis Severino LAT STRAIN Injury | A Doctor's Take

Luis Severino of the New York Yankees had an MRI of the shoulder that showed a grade 2 Lat strain.

What is this injury and why are pitchers susceptible to it? In this video i'll explain the injury and then we'll also review some recent research that can help estimate his recover and whether or not he has a good chance of getting back to pitching.

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RESEARCH:
-Erickson BJ et all, "Performance and Return to Sport After Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major Tears Among Professional Baseball Pitchers.", American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019 April
-Erickson BJ et all, "Approach to Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Minor Injuries in the Baseball Pitcher." Curr Rev Musculoskeletal Med, 2019 March

DISCLAIMER: I have not treated or evaluated the individual discussed in this video. Content not intended to be medical advice. Opinions represent those of myself and not my employer

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