Participation in youth sports is at an all-time high in the United States. Thirty-five million youth participate in a sport each year.¹ There are many benefits of sports for a young person: character building, teamwork development, and self-esteem boosting activities but the risk of orthopedic injury is high for a young athlete. After an injury, the quality and timing of treatment determine how effectively they will heal from their sports injury and how quickly they return to the game.
Emergency rooms are great for life threatening events, but when your child has suffered an orthopedic injury taking them to an orthopedic specialist is the best way to receive optimal treatment. Obtaining an expert diagnosis is a guarantee for a safe and quick recovery that heals correctly. Plus you can save precious time and money by visiting an orthopedic facility instead of an emergency room and protect your child from worsening injuries and pain.
Orthopedic treatment for youth sports injuries include:
- Specialized treatment plans, including bracing and exercise programs
- Access to a physical therapist trained in orthopedic care
- Availability of a same-day surgery if needed
- Expedited treatment of fractures and dislocations
- Specialty follow up appointments with orthopedic experts
- Cost effective treatment, visiting an orthopedic care center makes affordable treatment possible
South Palm Orthopedics brings extensive experience treating children and teens with orthopedic injuries and shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot conditions. We strive to use the most conservative, non-invasive treatments when possible. Please visit www.southpalmorthopedics.com or call (561) 496-6622 for an appointment today.
Dr. William P. Toole is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a prestigious fellowship in sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr.Toole specializes in cutting-edge and minimally invasive techniques and technology for shoulder and knee replacements, including patient-specific implants and robotic-assisted joint replacements. Dr.Toole is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSM), and Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). Our team of physicians provides an advanced level of care, integrating the newest cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical techniques with proven traditional treatment methods. The physicians at South Palm Orthopedics are committed to providing the highest level of orthopedic care to each and every patient, each and every time.
¹https://health.uconn.edu/orthopedics-sports-medicine/young-athletes/