Dallas Orthopaedic Practice Reveals Common Adolescent Sports Injuries

The physicians with All-Star Orthopaedics discuss the most frequently occurring sports injuries for adolescents, touching upon the activities that present the greatest risk.

Dallas, TX—The number of sports injuries occurring in adolescents is on the rise according to multiple expert sources, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This is due in part to the increasing pressures placed on young athletes to perform at a high level, as well as individuals focusing on one sport or activity rather than diversifying their play, explain the physicians at All-Star Orthopaedics. The Dallas sports medicine practice deals with these types of injuries regularly, and they decided to offer a resource on some of the most commonly occurring examples to help parents and athletes remain well informed about the potential risks of certain recreational activities.

One of the key facts to be aware of with regard to adolescent sports injuries, the physicians at All-Star Orthopaedics note, is that the rate and severity of damage typically increases with age. Therefore, while a grade school soccer player may suffer a minor muscle strain that requires rest to repair, by high school that same young athlete could experience a torn ACL—a ligament in the knee—that demands surgical intervention, they explain. Contact and high impact sports, such as football, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, and cheerleading, tend to result in a greater number of injuries; however, they add, any activity can present some risk.

According to the All-Star Orthopaedics, other common adolescent sports injuries include fractures, ligament and muscle strains, and tears. Injuries to growth plates, the soft cartilage located at the end of bones that will harden with maturity, can be particularly worrisome, the practice indicates. As a result, the Dallas sports medicine practice says that an orthopaedic specialist should address all sports injuries before the child returns to play.

Ultimately, the physicians at All-Star Orthopaedics believe that sports and other recreational activities offer an abundance of benefits to children of all ages; however, injuries can occur with any type of exercise. By utilizing appropriate safety equipment, training effectively, and following recommended guidelines for play, adolescents can help to reduce the number and severity of injuries that occur.

About All-Star Orthopaedics

Run by a team of experienced board certified orthopaedic surgeons, All-Star Orthopaedics offers a comprehensive array of orthopaedic and sports medicine treatment options for all age ranges. Emphasizing minimally invasive techniques and a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy, the Dallas, Irving, Southlake, Flower Mound, and Fort Worth area practice is dedicated to helping individuals reduce injury and downtime and stay active without discomfort.

For more information about All-Star Orthopaedics, please visit allstarortho.com and facebook.com/AllStarOrtho.

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All-Star Orthopaedics

Irving Location:
400 W. LBJ Fwy., Ste. 330
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 556-2885

Southlake Location:
910 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 155
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 421-5000

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3400 Long Prairie Rd., Ste. 102
Flower Mound, TX 75022
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