The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. An estimated 2.5 million knee injuries send young athletes to the emergency room every year. Given its importance in day-to-day movement, a knee injury can be highly disruptive and keep you from the activities you enjoy. If you sustain a knee injury,…
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Pediatric Orthopedics: What to Expect from Your Visit
If your child has a musculoskeletal problem (involving the muscles, bones, or adjacent structures), you will get the best medical care from a pediatric orthopedist. Pediatric orthopedists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting young patients, and these doctors have broad experience treating congenital and developmental disorders. Common orthopedic conditions affecting children…
Difference Between a Sports Medicine Doctor and a Physical Therapist
A sports medicine doctor and a physical therapist are two different specialists. One is a licensed medical doctor (MD), while the other is a movement expert. The choice you make as to which one of the two you see can make a big difference in how you feel as well as the outcome of your…