Youth Sports Medicine

In the case of sports injuries in young athletes, it is better to receive sports medicine care than general pediatric care. This is because sports medicine is specifically related to sports or physical activity conditions in young people. 

On the other hand, general pediatrics provides overall medical care to infants, children, and adolescents regardless of their involvement in sports or physical activity.

Overuse injuries, such as stress fractures, tendonitis, and growth plate injuries, can occur when young athletes engage in excessive training and sports participation without adequate rest and recovery. 

Along with treatment, sports medicine provides proper preventive care, which is important to ensure long-term musculoskeletal health and minimize complications during sports training. 

Knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, meniscal tears, and kneecap dislocation and instability, are common concerns among young athletes. It is particularly common in those engaged in high-impact sports or activities involving sudden changes in direction. Our orthopedic team offers advanced treatment options, including surgical procedures, such as knee replacement based on age, overall health, and severity of joint damage.

Shoulder injuries, ranging from joint dislocations to strains, sprains, and ligament or tendon tears, are prevalent among athletes participating in sports that involve overhead movements or repetitive throwing motions. 

These injuries may result from overuse, trauma, or improper technique and cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility. 

Injuries to the growth plate can result from trauma or stress and overuse of tissue at the ends of long bones in adolescents, where bone growth occurs. It often needs immediate treatment to prevent problems with bone growth.

Hip injuries encompass a range of conditions affecting the hip joint, including strains, bursitis, labral tears, and fractures. These injuries can result from trauma, overuse, or underlying medical conditions. We also offer hip replacement procedures for severe hip injuries.

Hand, wrist, and elbow injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon rupture, tennis elbow, and bursitis, can occur due to various causes, including trauma, overuse, repetitive motions, and underlying medical conditions. 

Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including physical therapy, splinting, or surgical intervention, are essential for managing these injuries effectively.

Foot and ankle injuries include various conditions that may occur due to sports activities, trauma, overuse, and underlying medical conditions. Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries, involving stretching or tearing of the tendon or ligament around the ankle joint, leading to pain, swelling, and instability.