Sports Concussions: Help Your Young Athlete Make the Right Decision
As a sports medicine physician with a special interest in sports-related concussions, I spend a lot of time educating parents, athletes,...
Discoid Lateral Meniscus – a pediatric knee condition that’s not always a problem
In the knee the rounded ends of the femur (thigh bone) sit on the flat top of the tibia (shin bone). The femur is supported by the...
ACL Injuries in Young and Growing Athletes
Jesus Melgoza age 13 of Grand Prairie Jesus knows first-hand about soccer injuries at a young age. He was twelve years old when he...
Mastering Muscle Strains
Muscle strains are the most common soft tissue injury during sports or exercise. Muscle strain or “muscle pull” refers to the damage that...
Understanding Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Typically an ankle sprain involves an injury...
Concussion: Return to Play
Q: What is a concussion? A: A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury that can occur as a result of contact to the head or...
