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We provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to managing the orthopaedic needs of children and teens, while at the same time attending to their social, emotional, and developmental needs. Ours is one of only two such programs in Connecticut. From diagnosis and treatment, to surgery and follow-up care, our team works with other pediatric specialty clinics to care for young patients with a wide spectrum of orthopaedic conditions, including: Bone deformity Cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular conditions Conditions specific to female athletes Disorders of the hip, including hip dysplasia Fractures, dislocations, and other musculoskeletal injuries Hand and arm disorders Femur fracture Foot and ankle disorders, including clubfoot Leg length discrepancy Scoliosis Overuse and traumatic injuries in the growing athlete Skeletal dysplasia

Sport-related concussion is a frequent injury in athletes of all ages. Although important steps have been taken to improve sports safety and reduce the incidence of concussion, there are still over 1 million sport-related concussions per year in youth athletes in the United States. The Sports Medicine specialists at Yale Medicine Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation are dedicated to providing the highest quality treatment of all athletic injuries, and helping youth athletes recover and safely return to their sports. To find out more about this program, please fill out a brief survey . Our multidisciplinary team includes a dedicated and compassionate group of concussion specialists including Sports Medicine physicians, pediatric neurosurgery providers, physical therapists with special expertise in concussion and vestibular treatment, nurses, and social workers to address all the components of an athlete’s well-being after a diagnosis of concussion. In addition, our patients benefit from access to the expert providers in pediatric neurology, neuropsychology, and behavioral health at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and Yale Medicine. Our patients benefit from a comprehensive initial visit, which includes a review of their history and a thorough concussion examination, including all domains of concussion symptoms and signs. Our doctors and physical therapists help our patients and their parents to understand their symptoms and outline steps for recovery based on the latest evidence and best clinical practices, tailoring treatments to each patient’s set of symptoms. If any musculoskeletal injuries occurred at the same time as a concussion, our Sports Medicine specialists are also experts in the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries and joint pain. Often, follow-up doctor visits can be done via telemedicine, which is convenient for patients and their parents. If a specific need arises, patients with sport-related concussion may benefit from consultation with another expert Yale clinician to discuss headaches, sleep disturbances, mood symptoms including anxiety and depression, cognitive symptoms affecting school performance, visual symptoms, or concerns about the long-term risks of concussions. Our Sports Medicine specialists work with patients’ schools and athletic trainers to facilitate their returning to the learning environment and to physical activities in a gradual and supervised progression.

We specialize in a wide range of preventive care and treatment options for injuries and conditions related to competitive and recreational athletics. Sports-related injuries require specialized care to promote optimum healing. We focus on promoting and maintaining an active lifestyle through non-operative rehabilitation programs and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures. Using the most up-to-date arthroscopic techniques, our surgeons are specialists in repairing joint damage to the knee, ankle, shoulder, hip, or elbow. Our team works with patients to minimize disabilities resulting from sports injuries and conditions and to maximize quality of life. We offer the following specialized services: Hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, and elbow arthroscopy Cartilage preservation and restoration procedures (including Microfracture, Osteochondral Transfer (OATs) and Carticel® and meniscus transplantation) On-site physical therapy Non-operative and alternative treatments for common sports injuries Our specialists also consult with local high school and college coaches. We regularly conduct seminars for coaches, trainers, and physicians, focusing on injury prevention and modern treatment methods. We also provide medical coverage for various athletic events and teams, including the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament, the New Haven Road Race, and several area high schools.

We specialize in helping patients with complex reconstructions and fracture problems. Patients receive treatment at Yale New Haven Hospital—a nationally recognized Level I trauma center. Our Center treats the most complex trauma cases occurring in southern Connecticut, and serves as a tertiary referral center for post-traumatic reconstruction in the southern New England area. Our physicians are experts in fracture care and specialize in treating trauma care patients with spine and hand injuries. Our team offers the following treatments in orthopaedic and surgical care: Complex fractures of the upper and lower extremity Pelvic and acetabular fractures Intra-articular and periarticular fractures Spine trauma Fracture nonunions Post-traumatic deformity and arthritis Polytraumatized patients Knee dislocations and multi-ligament knee injuries Minimally-invasive fracture stabilization Arthroscopically assisted fracture care Joint dislocation and ligamentous injuries

We are committed to excellence in all areas of musculoskeletal care. Our physicians treat a variety of bone, joint, nerve, and muscle ailments across many orthopaedic specialties. Our physicians work in conjunction with primary care and specialty physicians to treat both common and complex musculoskeletal problems. We're here to help with all aspects of orthopedic care. Whether you are seeking treatment for a minor injury or a serious orthopedic concern, our skilled doctors are experienced in minimally invasive improvements, as well as procedures like joint reconstruction and replacement surgery to help you get moving again. Some of the more common conditions our specialists treat include: Spinal problems, including degenerative conditions, disk herniations, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, fractures, and tumors Shoulder problems, including rotator cuff disease, arthroscopic surgery, arthritis, joint replacement, fractures, and instability Elbow problems, including arthritis, fractures and dislocations, joint replacement, and instability Hand and wrist problems, including arthritis, fractures, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and artery and nerve repairs Pelvis and hip problems, including arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and fractures Knee problems, including ligament and meniscal tears, arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and fractures Foot and ankle problems, including tendon and ligament repairs, fractures, arthritis, and joint replacement Pediatric problems, including congenital deformities and fractures Tumor and limb salvage surgery