The Children’s Hospital Youth Sports Medicine program offers comprehensive
care for young athletes with sports-related injuries or other sports-related
problems. The clinic is staffed by pediatricians and pediatric orthopedic
specialists who are knowledgeable of the unique needs of children.
Patients will have access to the full array of orthopedic services offered
through Children’s Hospital. In addition to outpatient services,
emergency care, surgery, and other inpatient services and procedures are
also offered as needed. Children’s Hospital also has a comprehensive
Rehabilitation Unit, a Spinal Unit, physical and occupational therapies.
Also available on-site are X-ray, CAT scan, and MRI services.
Many people wonder what the difference is between a sports medicine doctor
and a regular physician. Both have medical training, both treat injuries,
and both and can prescribe medication. The primary difference comes down
to training. Sports medicine doctors undergo more focused training on
injuries that commonly affect athletes. This helps them diagnose sports-related
conditions faster and plan out efficient treatment plans.
Some common injuries treated by sports medicine doctors include:
Sprained ankles
Swollen muscles
Knee injuries
Fractures
Dislocations
Head injuries from touch sports
Tendonitis
Cartilage injuries
Consider a physician’s experience. A doctor who treats several car
accident victims will start to see patterns in these accidents and learn
which questions he or she needs to ask the patient that a less experienced
physician might overlook. Likewise, a sports medicine doctor will be more
knowledgeable on when a patient will be ready to return to normal activity
and what kinds of exercises they can do to avoid future injuries.
Our sports medicine team can help your young athlete get back on track
as soon as possible. We treat patients of all skill levels, your child
does not need to be an athlete to make an appointment.
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