Nathan J. Fanter, D.O.

Common Pediatric Sports and Recreational Injuries...

Every year, more than 38 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the United States, with even more involved in informal recreational activities. More than 2.6 million of these children aged 19 years and younger are treated in emergency departments annually for injuries related to sports and recreation. The most common of these are sprains and strains, bone and growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, heat-related illness, and concussions. Other conditions of concern include cardiopulmonary conditions, infections, and exposure to certain insect species.