As more children and teens participate in organized sporting events, injuries to these young athletes are on the rise. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year. At Summit Orthopedic Specialists, our physicians and specialists are dedicated to the care of young athletes who sustain sports injuries.
For many sports-related injuries, it can be beneficial to seek the care of a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Injuries and conditions of the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints experienced by young athletes can be very different than with adult patients. Our board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons have specialized training and experience needed to effectively treat musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries of growing children.
Common pediatric sports injuries and conditions treated at Summit include:
• Sprains and strains
• Overuse injuries
• Dislocations
• Cartilage injuries
• Fractures
• Stress fractures
• Ligament injuries
• Growth plate injuries
• Tendinitis
• Concussions
In addition, Summit offers a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic for athletic injuries that need immediate care, as well as for sports and school physicals. Our team also performs ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), a brain injury assessment tool for children and teens who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (concussion).
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Summit Orthopedic Specialists at (916) 965-4000.
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