Pediatric Sports Medicine

Conditions We Treat

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Our pediatric orthopedic sports medicine specialists are experts with a deep understanding of the unique needs of growing, active children. We provide comprehensive care for young athletes at all levels using advanced diagnostics, the latest nonsurgical and surgical treatments, and personalized rehabilitation plans. Our goal is to help your child heal safely, avoid future injury, and get back to playing the sports they love.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries require specialized care in young athletes.

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Concussion

Information about concussions in young athletes.

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Female Athlete Triad

The "Female Athlete Triad" is a syndrome consisting of disordered eating, irregular/absent menstrual periods, and osteopenia (thinning of the bones).

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Golfer’s Elbow

Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse.

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Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome 

Iliotibial (IT) band friction syndrome is a common cause of lateral (side) knee pain in runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes.

A young athlete sitting on a running track holding their knee.

In-toeing & Out-toeing

In-toeing affects infants and children and is characterized by an inwardly rotated foot or feet, or less often an outwardly rotated foot or feet (sometimes called out-toeing).

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Little League Elbow (Medial Epicondyle Apophysitis)

Little league elbow is the most common injury affecting young baseball pitchers and is characterized by irritation and inflammation of the growth plate on the inner side of the elbow.

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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome - (Shin Splints)

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly called “shin splints,” is a condition in which pain occurs over the shin bone (the tibia) with running or other sports-related activity.

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Meniscus Tear

A tear of the meniscus (the tissue that cushions and stabilizes the femur as it moves on the tibia) is common in young athletes.

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Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a localized process involving destabilization of the cartilage in a joint.

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Patellar Instability - Kneecap Dislocation 

The kneecap, or patella bone is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. Learn more about what patellar instability and kneecap dislocation can mean for your child.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - (Runner's Knee)

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common knee disorders and is commonly referred to as “runner’s knee.” 

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Shoulder Instability 

Shoulder instability refers to a tendancy of the humeral head to partially or fully slide out of the shoulder joint.

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Stress Fracture

A stress fracture is an injury to a bone caused by repeated stress.

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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a painful inflammation of the tendons located along and attached to the outside of the elbow.

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Tibial Eminence Fractures

The tibial eminence/tibial spine, is the tibial attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Fractures occur when a child falls off a bicycle or is injured while playing sports.

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