The Sports Medicine Program at CHOC combines pediatric expertise and a comprehensive approach to sports-related injuries and conditions unique to children. Our pediatric orthopaedic specialists work one-one-one with each patient to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan unique to each patient—with an emphasis on preserving future growth and function. Multiple pediatric clinical and surgical specialists work together to evaluate and treat sports-related conditions such as head and neck injuries, asthma and cardiovascular conditioning and related issues.

This unique program offers young athletes and their families unrivaled services for sports-related injuries—including care from board-certified physicians, with access to specialists, state-of-the-art diagnostics, surgical techniques and on-site rehabilitation facilities.

Common Injuries and Conditions Treated:

• ACL injuries
• Anterior knee pain
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Shoulder conditions related to pitching
• Shoulder instability
• Patellar Instability
• Cartilage injuries
• Meniscus tears

The ultimate goal of the Sports Medicine Program at CHOC is to rehabilitate the athlete and get him or her “back in the game” as soon as possible. Our orthopaedic surgeons take a conservative approach—utilizing nonoperative treatment options when appropriate. And when surgery is necessary, minimally invasive surgical techniques like arthroscopy—followed by rehabilitation and physical therapy—can minimize the length of recovery.

For more information on this program, please contact CHOC Institutes at 1-800-329-2900.

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