Tommy John surgery
n.— «Twins right-handed reliever Grant Balfour had successful ligament replacement (also known as Tommy John) surgery Friday.» —“Notes: Newman not eyeing KC job” by Mark Sheldon MLB.com May 13, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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