What is Sever’s disease?

Children with Sever’s disease usually have symptoms go away on their own within two weeks to two months; however, there are treatment options to relieve pain.

What is toxic synovitis in kids?

Toxic synovitis is a temporary inflammation of the hip, which can cause limping, and pain in a child’s hip and leg. Treatment options are usually nonsurgical.

What is an ACL tear?

An ACL injury is a relatively common knee injury especially for athletes. Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and the needs of the patient.

What is an MCL tear?

Most MCL injuries can be treated with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medicine and other nonsurgical treatments. However, severe tears may require surgery.

What is a meniscus tear?

What does a meniscus tear feel like? What are the symptoms and treatment options for a meniscus tear? Do you need meniscus surgery? Learn more about treatment.

What is Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in children and is usually treated with non-operative treatment. Symptoms include pain and swelling.

Do I have a dislocated kneecap?

If your kneecap dislocates, the dislocated patella usually will return to its normal position on its own. Other times, a treatment plan may be necessary.

What is patellar tendonitis?

Patellar tendonitis is an overuse injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap. In most cases, rest will relieve symptoms.

What is a stress fracture?

A stress fracture is an overuse injury and is a relatively common injury in sports; typically a stress fracture does not require surgery and is treated at home.

What is tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow develops gradually and worsens with activity. Most times treatment does not require surgery, but if symptoms are severe surgery may be necessary.

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