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Teen Overcomes Injury to Compete in MLB Pitch Hit & Run at World Series–and Wins
A Bay Area teen takes the national stage at the MLB-sponsored Pitch Hit & Run youth event and takes home the trophy.
Exceptional Teen Helps Others After Spinal Fusion Surgery for Scoliosis
After recovering, Lauren is running competitively and helping others who are considering the same surgery.
Distance Runner Charging Forward After Crawling Across Finish Line
Medha’s Stanford care team has helped her bounce back stronger after multiple injuries and learn how to reduce her injury risk in the future.
Teenager Overcomes Two Injuries to Dance in ‘The Nutcracker’
Jocelyn Garcia returns to the Nutcracker stage after dislocating her patella twice, with support from her Stanford care team.
Orthopedic Surgery Legend Dr. Lawrence Rinsky Retires
After 52 years helping children, Dr. Lawrence Rinsky retired in September 2023, leaving a group of doctors he trained to continue his legacy.
Preteen Beats ACL-Meniscus Tear With Grit and Great Care
After tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and half of his meniscus, 12-year-old Aiden worked hard to return to his elite club soccer team.
Soccer Player Wins the Long Game of Scoliosis Treatment
Macy is sharing her scoliosis care story to inspire other girls who are diagnosed with scoliosis as preteens. She wants them to know that they will make it through. Her advice is to “just keep going week to week and focus on something you love to do, letting it carry you to the other side.”
Rising Stanford University Track Star Turns Injury Into Opportunity
Cate went from a broken leg to breaking records as a high school track star in a little over a year.
Elite Diver Faces Chronic Growth-Related Knee Issues and Wins
A core team of caregivers helped Scott Garman overcome injuries and achieve his dream of becoming a D1 diver.
How Sex-Related Differences Impact Sports Injuries
Learn about some of the most common injuries that can be caused in part by anatomical and physiological differences between boys and girls.
Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 put into motion a movement to provide equal opportunities for both men and women in sports as well as in the classroom 50 years ago.
Six Adopted Kids, All With Special Needs
The Moore family of Concord, California, has set a record for having the most kids from one family receiving care at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. We couldn’t think of a nicer family to reach this milestone.
Preventing and Treating Fractures (Broken Bones)
Dr. Molly Meadows, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, offers advice on this common injury.
Second Opinion Means Second Chance for Young Athlete
Spondylolysis, a break in the spine, prevented Neill from playing sports. A second opinion led him to Stanford, surgery and a return to an active life.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Celebrates Women’s History Month: Setting Priorities
In part two of our Women’s History Month features, we celebrate some of the outstanding women at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health who make such a difference for patients and the community at large.
Back on the High Dive After Surgery for Rare Joint Condition
After powering through elbow pain due to osteochondritis dissecans, Jaiden got help from our experts.
Easygoing Teen Goes Hard on the Court
After fracturing a bone in her ankle, Paige turned to a team of sports medicine and rehab experts at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health—and not for the first time.
Teen Closes in on Recovery after Meniscus Injury
After tearing his meniscus during a basketball game, Branden turned to the sports medicine experts at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.
When Parents Should be Concerned About Persistent Joint Pain
Orthopedic surgeon Charles Chan discusses how your child can safely return to sports this summer.
Challenging Times for Teen Athletes, but Safe Return on the Horizon
Doctors discuss how to safely return to sports and caution teen athletes to go slowly to avoid overuse injuries.
Girl Power Strong at Stanford’s Spine Program
Two days a week, Stanford Medicine Children’s patients with scoliosis—most of whom are teen girls—are treated by all-women team of doctors and nurses.
Getting Youth Athletes Back on the Field
Sports medicine experts at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health are working with youth teams and athletes to help them safely return to practice during the pandemic.
Research, Rest, Recovery After Knee Injury
Sports medicine experts helped Thomas recover from osteochondritis dissecans and return to basketball.
When Can Kids Return to Playing Sports?
Advice on how to keep your children safe if they return to playing sports during the pandemic.
From Shelter to Sport: Safely Returning to Play
These tips will help young athletes transition back to sports safely.
Falcon Quarterback Soars after Unique HIFU Procedure
Doctors used an innovative approach called high intensity focused ultrasound to remove a tumor called an osteoid osteoma without surgery or radiation.
Hope Sparks from Camp Fire Aftermath for Boy with Clubfoot
Rider is running and playing after surgery and bracing to treat his clubfoot.
Teen Adopts USC’s Fight-On Rally Call to Tackle Injuries
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital saves limb of teen with complex orthopedic surgery and microvascular surgery with skin, bone and vein grafts.
Six Injury-Prevention Tips to Keep Your Athlete Healthy and Happy
Back to school means back to playing sports. Here are six injury-prevention tips to help ensure that your child is ready for the season.
Youth wheelchair basketball tournament rolls into Stanford
Four teams of young wheelchair basketball players took to the court at Stanford’s Arrillaga Family Recreation Center last month.
Avery runs into a healthy future
After being diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans and undergoing surgery on her knees, Avery is on the mend and hopes to be running again soon.
Magnet technology corrects spinal disorders
Kora has early onset scoliosis (EOS), a severe spinal curvature that occurs when vertebrae develop incorrectly in utero.
Dozens of casts later, a future without clubfoot
Anna Davis has had more than 50 casts in her under 10 years due to clubfoot. Dr. Gamble, pediatric orthopedic specialist, has helped her through the challenges of treatment for the condition.
The surgery that helped a boy back onto the basketball court
An avid basketball player, Chris loves the Golden State Warriors and can spew out player statistics at any moment. But physiologically, Chris is very unique.
Q&A with Christine Boyd, MD on Sports Medicine
Growing bones and brains are susceptible to different injury patterns than adults throughout adolescence and young adulthood.
Stanford Trauma Center saves 10-year-old’s hand — and his life
When Elijah Olivas’s hand was severed in a car accident, dozens of experts from our pediatric trauma team coordinated to perform 20 hours of life- and limb-saving surgery.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health orthopedists seeing a rise in ACL injuries among young girls
Young, athletic girls like Aminah Carter, 8, are being treated for sports injuries typically associated with adults and professional athletes.
Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Services teams help Hadi walk for the first time
Back home at the Tulkarem refugee camp in the West Bank, Palestine, 6-year-old Hadi Alkhadra has had to crawl or be carried by his parents his entire life.
“Well, I always wondered what it would be like if my legs were more even”
After many years of careful care and planning by Packard Children’s orthopedic surgeon Scott Hoffinger, MD,… Read more »
Packard Children’s Ranked Among Nation’s Best
In the U.S. News & World Report publication of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2012-13,… Read more »
