Two of our top docs discuss mental health in young athletes and how to emphasize the positive…especially when there’s an injury. Dr. Sue Griffith and Dr. Michelle Horn are on the front lines, so to speak. Dr. Griffith is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics. Dr. Horn specializes in sports medicine and concussion …
Pediatrics
Options for Orthopedic Emergencies
Confused about where to go if you have an orthopedic injury or emergency? You’re not alone. Here’s some expert advice from our specialists. No one ever wants to deal with an orthopedic injury or emergency, yet at some point, most of us will. Whether your child twists their ankle at a soccer game, your elderly relative …
Let’s Talk About: Medical Emergencies During COVID-19 with BCOS Specialists
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every area of our lives. Nowhere is that more evident than in the way we look at healthcare. Today, seeking medical care is no longer seen as a straightforward path to pain relief and wellness. Rather, a hefty dose of anxiety clings to every decision. Should I risk going to …
Double Trouble
A Case Study on Handling a Pediatric Emergency in a Pandemic The break was bad. The idea of going to a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic was even worse. With the threat of COVID-19 lurking in our communities, knowing where to go for a medical emergency these days can cause as much anxiety as the …
Let’s Talk About: Back to School and Back in Action with Drs. Boylan, Griffith, and Horn
Ready…Set…Go!! The end of summer means back to school and the start of the fall sports season. So, as our athletes trade their flip flops for cleats, surfboards for shin guards, and tank tops for shoulder pads, we sat down with three of our top docs to discuss a variety of topics to prepare for …
Pediatric In-Toeing and Out-Toeing
Hard to believe, but Michael Jordan – one of the best professional basketball players of all time – was born with an abnormality: his femur or thighbone turned inward, resulting in a condition called in-toeing. Similarly, many children are born with a bone deformity that causes feet to turn outward, a condition called out-toeing. Causes …
Too Much of a Good Thing – Single Sports Injuries
For the nation’s top high school quarterback recruits, Jim Harbaugh, head coach for the Michigan Wolverines, has some eye-opeing advice: play soccer1. At a time when top student athletes are specializing more than ever, with year-round focus on a single sport, Harbaugh’s suggestion seems entirely counter-intuitive. The former NFL player and coach, however, knows firsthand …
Concussion Treatment – New Strategies for Active Recovery
We all remember the scene from the past: a disoriented football player staggers to the sidelines, is met by a trainer with smelling salts, and then gets sent back onto the playing field without a second thought. Thankfully, that situation never happens anymore as the medical and athletic communities have come to realize that concussions …
Growth Plate Injuries
The school nurse’s number shows up on your caller ID and you answer the phone. The pit in your stomach tightens when you learn that your child has been hurt during recess or out on the playing field. You’re told that there is no swelling but your child is complaining of pain. What could it …