Also commonly referred to as hip impingement, femoroacetabular impingement is a painful condition that occurs in the hips of adolescents and young adults. Two bones fit together to make up this “ball and socket” joint including the head of the femur (ball), which is...
Our Center for Excellence in Sports Medicine treats a wide array of sport-related injuries and conditions in young athletes. One common condition treated is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the elbow. This condition can happen to anyone but is especially common in...
Overuse injuries can come in many forms and remain a concern for athletes of various sports. Many recognize the risk of overuse injuries in the elbow in baseball players, but did you know gymnasts are at risk for elbow injuries as well? In our pediatric sports...
When 12-year-old Julia began gymnastics eight years ago, her coaches immediately recognized her strength, focused attention and determination. They knew she could be great. Julia continues to prove them right and has earned her spot on the Hopes team at Plano’s World...
When 12-year-old Julia began gymnastics eight years ago, her coaches immediately recognized her strength, focused attention and determination. They knew she could be great. Julia continues to prove them right and has earned her spot on the Hopes team at Plano’s World...
Every little gymnast has big dreams, but 8-year-old Aspen Wilkinson is no ordinary gymnast. "Aspen is obviously a really brave and strong little girl who doesn't stop ever!" said her mother, Mary Novas. Aspen doesn't let her prosthetic foot keep her from the sport she...
