Giants' Johnny Cueto suffers from elbow pain, visited Dr. James Andrews — 5 insights

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

After visiting James Andrews, MD, earlier in the year, San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto's elbow pain has reemerged, MLB.com reports.

Here's what you should know:

1. Mr. Cueto visited Dr. Andrews earlier in the season. Dr. Andrews recommended rest.

2. After pitching July 28, Mr. Cueto admitted the pain had returned in his elbow.

3. Mr. Cueto will meet with team physicians again to address the pain.

4. Dr. Andrews is a founding partner of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He is one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the world, and his center is internationally recognized for its sports medicine treatments.

5. Dr. Andrews is the Tampa Bay Rays' orthopedic medical director.

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