Even if your child does not have a musculoskeletal condition, chances are that they will experience an orthopedic injury at some point in life. With how physically active children are, up to 40% of girls and as many as 50% of boys will sustain a fractured bone and even higher percentages for activity-related injuries. If your child does injure themselves, they should see us at Chattanooga Non-surgical Orthopedics for an evaluation and specialized, individualized attention to your child’s specific needs.

All orthopedic physicians specialize in the musculoskeletal system, but one trained in orthopedics and sports medicine understands the movement of growing bones and how to treat children who are still developing. They are more aware of injuries to growth plates and how they can be hard to spot, as well as how they can cause different problems at different ages. 

Common Problems for Kids

Along with fractures, other injuries include ACL tears, and shin splints. Often, these injuries are as a result of vigorous activity or from playing sports. Football, basketball, soccer, and baseball are some of the more common sports that cause injury, but children can suffer injury from every day activities as well. Whether it’s biking, climbing trees, or running around the pool, kids are highly active, resulting in injury.

At Chattanooga Non-surgical Orthopedics we are highly experienced in treating a variety of ages, from babies to children to adults to the elderly. We take great care to make each of our patients and their caregivers feel comfortable and adjust our methods to best suit your needs. We understand that children may not be able to express their emotions or describe their pain well, and we can help manage their pain and explain treatments in a way they will understand. Our team will also help parents make informed decisions regarding their treatment.

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