Adolescent Sports Medicine
More young athletes and parents trust us over any other practice in the region. At Tri-County Orthopedics, our specialty-trained sports medicine specialists are dedicated to helping adolescents over 12 years old heal quickly and safely so they can get back to the sports they love.
Our sports medicine team treats champions. Gain peace of mind knowing your child will be seen by the same specialists trusted by high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. Our world-class experts have the knowledge and skill to treat a wide range of sports injuries, from common sprains to complex overuse conditions.
Common Sports Medicine Conditions for Adolescent Athletes
Adolescence is a time of significant growth and development that can make young athletes more susceptible to certain sports injuries. This includes injuries to the growth plates. Growth plates are the areas of cartilage at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs. Because growth plates are weaker than bones, they are susceptible to injury, especially in young athletes.
Some of the most common sports medicine injuries and conditions in adolescents include:
- Achilles tendonitis
- ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and meniscus tears
- Fractures, including stress fractures
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), and Little League elbow
- Growth plate injuries, including Sever’s disease (heel pain)
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis)
- Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee pain)
- Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement
- Sprains and dislocations
- Strains, including hip flexor strains
Treatment for a sports injury or orthopedic condition in an adolescent will vary depending on the severity of the injury. It may involve nonsurgical solutions, from casting, splinting, or bracing to physical therapy. Treatment plans may also include surgery.
At Tri-County Orthopedics, we understand the importance of sports in a young person's life. Our team will work closely with you and your athlete to create a personalized treatment plan that gets them back on the field, court, or track—stronger than ever.
Your World-Class Team and Hometown Choice for Adolescent Sports Medicine Care
At Tri-County Orthopedics—the most preferred, recognized, and awarded orthopedic practice in the region—our specialty-trained sports medicine specialists, Dr. Wayne Colizza, Dr. Robert D'Agostini, Dr. Edward Decter, Dr. Kevin Dunn, Dr. David Epstein, Dr. Claudia Ginsberg, Dr. Michael Goldberger, Dr. Robert Goldman, Dr. Harlan Hiramoto, Dr. Stephen Hunt, Dr. David Klein, Dr. Kenneth Montgomery, Dr. Rocco Simmerano, Dr. Charles Wang, Dr. Ian Wendel, and Dr. Andrew Willis, are recognized and respected experts in the diagnosis and treatment of adolescent athletic ailments—from complex injuries to the simple conditions—using both nonsurgical and surgical treatments.
To learn more about our Sports Medicine Center of Excellence at Tri-County Orthopedics and its renowned doctors, see our patient education resources and visit our Athlete and Parent’s Online Guide to Sports Medicine on our Web site.
To discuss your child’s sports injury and treatment options available with one of our sports medicine doctors at Tri-County Orthopedics, you can request an appointment online or call (973) 538-2334. We also have convenient locations in Cedar Knolls, Jefferson, Bedminster, and Bridgewater, as well as our Walk-In Clinic in Cedar Knolls.
