Sports Medicine

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U18 Sports Medicine

U18 Sports Medicine was developed to treat and help to prevent injuries in young athletes. The physician group includes fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. U18 treats upper- and lower-body injuries to areas such as:

Neck
Shoulder
Back
Elbow
Hand
Hip
Knee
Ankle
Foot

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We treat conditions such as:

Ankle Sprain
Dancer’s hip pain
Dancer’s hip
Dislocations
Growth plate injury
Head injury
Knee dislocation
Little league elbow
Little league shoulder
Osgood Schlatter disease
Overuse injury
Patellar dislocation
Patellar instability
Patellofemoral syndrome
Pediatric concussion
Adolescent concussion
OCD knee (osteochondritis dissecans)
OCD elbow
OCD ankle
Severe disease
Shin splints
Sprains
Strains
Stress fracture

Surgical, repair and reconstructive options include:

Pediatric ACL surgery (anterior cruciate ligament)
Adolescent ACL surgery
Growth plate ACL surgery
Growth plate sparing ACL surgery
Pediatric ACL reconstruction
Adolescent ACL reconstruction
IT band ACL reconstruction (iliotibial band)
Hip arthroscopy
Hip labral surgery
Pediatric fracture care
Pediatric fracture casting
Shoulder arthroscopy
Shoulder labral repair
Tommy john surgery

Our pediatric and adolescent sports medicine services include:

Diagnostic imaging by pediatric radiologists and technologists
Anesthesia care by board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists
Rehabilitation by orthopedic-certified physical therapists
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

U18 also offers a Performing Arts and Dance Medicine Program. U18’s services extend into the community through athletic trainers in area high schools and presentations to coaches, parents and other community members interested in sports medicine.

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Sports Rehabilitation

The comprehensive sports therapy team at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital meets the unique needs of the pediatric and adolescent population for sports injuries, rehabilitation and prevention. We provide one-on-one individualized care for 45 minutes with highly experienced physical therapists who have doctorate degrees in rehabilitation and many who have achieved certifications in orthopedics and/or sports. Our patients have our undivided attention, which allows for better outcomes, a better relationship with the patient, an open environment where care can be discussed, and supports our efforts to provide a safe setting for the athlete.

Find our sports therapy locations.

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