Fatherly: 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kids’ ACL Injuries

Fatherly: 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kids’ ACL Injuries

“Even after an ACL reconstruction, teen athletes are prone to re-injury simply because they are active, participate in aggressive contact sports, and have less neuromuscular control than adults,” says Dr. Wilson — assistant chief of staff. Our sports medicine team was recently interviewed about their latest research regarding a new technique for ACL reconstruction surgery for young athletes.

Read more about the misconceptions surrounding kids’ ACL injuries. 

Fatherly: What Parents of Young Athletes Need to Know About Concussion Recovery

Fatherly: What Parents of Young Athletes Need to Know About Concussion Recovery

The top priority for parents of young athletes is ensuring the safety of their child on the field. At Scottish Rite Hospital, we are constantly working toward that same goal.

Member’s of the hospital’s sports medicine team at Scottish Rite for Childen Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco recently released a new study examining concussion recovery in young athletes. According to the study, sufficient, sound sleep during the recovery process may be crucial for those who have suffered a concussion while playing sports.

Read more about the study and the team’s findings.