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Children and Fractures – What Every Parent Should Know
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:33:14 GMT
Young wrists, forearms and elbows are vulnerable to injury. Did you know up to 30 percent of all childhood fractures involve the growth plate? Growth plate fractures require prompt treatment to avoid surgery or life-long deformity. Few kids grow up without breaking something. Prompt, expert care of fractures, especially those involving a bone’s growth plate, ensures -
Tips to Prevent Common Sports Injuries for Female Athletes
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:58:50 GMT
Do you have a young female athlete at home? Check out this segment from American Health Journal, where Dr. John Schlecter, orthopaedic surgeon at CHOC Children’s, discusses how to prevent sports injuries for female athletes. For more information about CHOC Children’s Orthopaedic Institute, ranked among the best in the nation, please click here: http://www.choc.org/orthopaedics/index.cfm?id=P00553 -
CHOC Sports Medicine Program Opens Irvine Office
Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:56:03 GMT
With year-round sports participation and an intense competitive environment, Orange County’s young athletes are at greater risk for injury, particularly overuse syndrome. Comprehensive sports physical therapy services are now available much closer to home for South Orange County athletes. The CHOC Children’s Sports Medicine Program has opened a new office in Irvine to provide sports -
Safety Tips For Your Little Athlete
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:52:38 GMT
Before you head out to your little one’s game this weekend, check out these safety tips recommended by CHOC Children’s, in recognition of Youth Sports Safety Month: • Make sure your child keeps hydrated. • Have your child wear the proper gear for their sport. • Don’t forget the sunscreen. • Ensure that your child warms up before -
Keep Your Little Athletes Safe
Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:39:37 GMT
Did you know April is Youth Sports Safety Month? The national campaign focuses public attention on the prevalent problem of high injury rates in youth sports and promotes safety in sports participation. While sports injuries are common, making sure your child is prepared can help prevent some of the most common ones. Football is the -
April is Sports Safety Month!
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:47:24 GMT
Like all fun-loving bears, I enjoy a good game of baseball during Springtime! Of course, we always need to play safe and avoid injuries. Did you know that with proper equipment and extra attention to stretching and conditioning, many injuries can be prevented? Dr. John Schlechter a specialist with the CHOC Children’s Orthopaedic Institute, sent
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| CHOC Adds New Specialties to Newport Beach Center Physician Connection: Fall 2010 Last fall, the CHOC Children’s Specialty Center opened at Hoag Health Center- Newport Beach in order to support local pediatricians and improve access to subspecialty pediatric care for coastal Orange County families. By the end of this fiscal year, the new center will have logged about 2,000 patient visits. |
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| Scoliosis surgery restores young girl's grace, agility Children Our Everything: February 2009 It seemed like yesterday that Emily was competing in dance competitions and bringing home awards. Always an active girl, nothing stood in Emily's way. Then, when Emily was 11, her spine began curving to the right. |
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| Ask Our Experts - Back Pain Kid's Health (Archive): Winter 2008 Should I be concerned when my child complains of back pain? |
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| Early Treatment Avoids Hip Surgery Later On Kid's Health (Archive): Winter 2008 Your pediatrician screened for it at birth, and will keep checking for it during your baby's first year. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a developmental condition that occurs when the femoral head, the ball-shaped end of the thigh bone, does not fit securely within the hip socket. |
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| Straight Talk on Scoliosis Kid's Health (Archive): Fall 2005 It cannot be blamed on heavy backpacks or even slouching over video games. Genetics appear to play a role in the development of the most common form of scoliosis. |
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