PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT SPORTS MEDICINE

Authors
SAPERSTEIN AL NICHOLAS SJ
Citation
Al. Saperstein et Sj. Nicholas, PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT SPORTS MEDICINE, The Pediatric clinics of North America, 43(5), 1996, pp. 1013
Citations number
59
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
The Pediatric clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
00313955
Volume
43
Issue
5
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3955(1996)43:5<1013:PAASM>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Sports-related trauma and overuse are common causes of musculoskeletal injury in the pediatric and adolescent populations. This article disc usses the anatomic and biologic factors that may result in injuries th at are unique to skeletally immature patients. Specific examples of th e most commonly encountered disorders are discussed, together with gui delines for their treatment.