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A Game Plan for Shoulder Injuries: Pediatric Evaluation and Management
The shoulder is the most commonly injured joint, and school-age athletes not only are at particular risk but have special treatment considerations due to the immaturity of their skeletal system.
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Keeping Kids in the Game: Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries
Physical therapist Tuan Mai, PT, DPT, discusses the lifelong benefits conferred by regular physical activity and the incidence of injuries among young athletes, detailing risk factors and how they can be addressed
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Bone Up on Building Strong Skeletons in Kids: A Guide for Pediatricians
Optimizing skeletal health during childhood will confer benefits for a patient's entire life, so it's never too soon for pediatric providers to discuss bone-building strategies with families, says sports medicine specialist Celina de Borja, MD.
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The Puzzles of Adolescent Hip Pain: How to Identify Common Conditions
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Michael M. Chau, MD, PhD, allows that differentiating causes of hip pain in patients ages 10 to 19 can be a challenge, so his presentation guides primary care providers through workup steps (including which ...
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Tender Knees: Keys to Identifying the Causes of Knee Pain in Children
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Nirav Pandya, MD, presents secrets to speedy diagnosis of kids’ knee pain, covering the most common conditions and explaining which questions to ask for a useful history, how to characterize the discomfort, ...
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Pediatric Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction
Our internationally renowned team has the training and experience to use advanced techniques that enable patients to reach their highest levels of function and mobility in a safe and efficient manner.
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Pediatric Spine Center of Excellence
The Spine Center at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals comprises a multidisciplinary team of experts who are passionate about treating scoliosis and other spinal disorders, beginning in infancy and through young adulthood.
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Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes
Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians have pediatric expertise across multiple disciplines, including orthopedic surgery and primary care sports medicine.
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The Spine Center at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals comprises a multidisciplinary team of experts who are passionate about treating scoliosis and other spinal disorders, beginning in infancy and through young adulthood.
When children fracture a bone, suffer a sports injury, or have a congenital disorder such as scoliosis or a neurological disorder such as spina bifida, it's important for them to see a pediatric orthopedist. The doctors at our Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic are experts in treating the special orthopedic needs of developing babies, children and young adults. They address each child's future growth as part of their treatment plan. This is how we help your child achieve the best functionality with the least disruption to normal activities.
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