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Knee Injury: Caroline's Story for Teens
Caroline loved sports. But when an ongoing knee injury kept her from playing the sports she loved, she discovered new interests. Read her story.
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries for Teens
MCL injuries happen when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, causing a torn ligament.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears for Teens
ACL injuries can happen in active and athletic kids when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease for Teens
Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is an overuse injury that can cause knee pain in teens, especially during growth spurts. Learn more.
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Meniscus Tears for Teens
The key to healing meniscus tears is not to get back into play too quickly. Find out what meniscus tears are and how to treat them.
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What Happens in ACL Surgery? for Teens
If you tore your ACL, you might need this surgery to fix it. Find out what's involved.
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Bursitis for Teens
Bursitis, an irritation of the small fluid sacs that provide cushioning in some joints, is often caused by sports-related injuries or repeated use of a particular joint.
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Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports for Teens
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) happen when movements are repeated over and over, damaging a bone, tendon, or joint.
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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome for Teens
This growth-related injury is more common in teens who play sports that require a lot of running or jumping. Find out why it happens - and what you can do to avoid and treat it.
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) for Teens
A good, stable connection at your hip joint is what lets you walk, run, make that jump shot, and shake it on the dance floor. But in some teens – particularly those who are obese – the hip joint is weakened by slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE).
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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