Orthopedic physicians at OrthoArizona — Arizona Orthopaedic Associates in Phoenix are expanding their youth sports-related care to meet the growing number of ACL injuries among young people.
Here are four insights:
1. According to the CDC, as many as 50 percent of all basketball-and football-related injuries in youth sports are preventable.
2. Knee, ankle and shoulder injuries count among the most common injuries experienced by young athletes who participate in football and basketball, and they affect both male and female athletes.
3. Each year, more than 70 percent of the reported ACL tears are attributed to playing football or basketball.
4. The professional ACL treatments available at OrthoArizona include advanced physical therapy methods and arthroscopic surgery.