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Managing Stress Fractures and Growth Plate Injuries in Adolescents:
Adolescents participating in physical activities are susceptible to stress fractures and growth plate injuries due to the combined effects of growth spurts and repetitive strain. These injuries necessitate meticulous attention and management, particularly in teenagers who are still undergoing physical development.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Consultation for Concerning Leg Growth What is a Leg Length Discrepancy? Typically occurring in childhood, a leg length discrepancy is an orthopedic condition in which one leg grows a different length than the other. The severity and causes of this condition vary greatly and can often be connected to other orthopedic conditions. One important way of classifying leg length discrepancy is true leg length discrepancy and functional leg length discrepancy. In cases of functional leg length discrepancy, the legs are actually even in length but some other condition is causing the appearance of unevenness. With true leg length …
Understanding ACL, MCL and PCL Injuries ACL, MCL, and PCL injuries all affect ligaments in the knees. Sprains, strains, and tears may occur in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Medial Collateral Ligament, or the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. ACL is one of the major ligaments within the knee that connects the thighbone to the shin gone. It’s comprised of bands of tissue and can be prone to tears if you twist your knee, exert too much pressure when jumping or landing, stretching, or sustain a hit to the knee. Sport Activities Prone to ACL, MCL or PCL Injuries ACL injuries commonly affect …
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