Abstract
Youth participation in sports is growing at an exponential rate. Current estimates suggest greater than 30–45 million youths between the ages of 5 and 17 years of age participate in community-sponsored athletic programs. More than 7.6 million teenagers regularly participate in competitive high school team sports. Participation in athletics is a means for our youth to remain physically active and reap the many health benefits of activity. Despite these many benefits, injuries may occur, limiting participation and potentially restricting long-term potential to engage in physical activity. This chapter reviews some of the most common pediatric sports injuries experienced by young athletes and recommendations for the management of these conditions.
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