Yokohama DeNA BayStars Slugger Shugo Maki Undergoes Successful Thumb Ligament Surgery
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars announced on the 7th that their star slugger, Shugo Maki, successfully underwent surgery for a 'left MP joint ulnar collateral ligament repair' at a hospital in Tokyo. This surgery garnered significant attention, becoming a trending topic on Yahoo! News and drawing interest from not only professional baseball fans but also the general public. The 'left MP joint ulnar collateral ligament repair' surgery that Maki underwent involves repairing the ulnar collateral ligament located at the base of the left thumb (MP joint). This ligament is crucial for the stability of the thumb and is often operated on in cases of severe ligament tears, such as a Stener lesion. Post-surgery, several weeks of cast immobilization will be required. Through the team, Maki commented, 'Although I hesitated to have surgery during the season, I decided it would benefit my baseball career in the long run to treat it early. I will now focus on rehabilitation, working ha...