Common Sports Injuries in Young Athletes




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Summary: ER doctors treat over one million sports injuries a year in young athletes. Learn how to best protect your child.If you have a child that plays sports, they undoubtedly have had some sort of injury - even if mild. Emergency room physicians treat over one million sports-related injuries a year in young athletes. Sports Medicine expert, Dr. Kevin Waninger, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss some of the most common injuries in young athletes, including concussions, broken bones, serious cuts and more. Learn how your child can help prevent some of these injuries and how to best treat them when they occur.