Introduction Knee injuries in children and adolescents are common. , There has been a significant increase in sport participation among young athletes in recent years, and overuse and traumatic injuries about the knee in young patients often prompt medial evaluation.…
Almost a decade ago it was estimated that over 30 million children participated in organized sports programs, with a third of them suffering an injury yearly that required evaluation by a nurse or physician. There are physical and physiologic differences…
Sports injuries in pediatric and adolescent athletes are being seen with increasing frequency, due to a variety of factors, including increased participation in higher levels of intensity and competition at younger ages, increased recognition of injuries in this age group,…
Introduction The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in skeletally immature patients increases continuously. This increase is partially because of the developed awareness of the condition and seeking of medical treatment, but also owing to an actual increase of…