Pediatric Sports Medicine: Essentials for Office Evaluation is a clinically relevant reference presented in a question-and-answer format designed to be a primary resource for all pediatric providers and health care professionals who work closely with children or young adults with sports related injuries.

Dr. Chris Koutures and Dr. Valarie Wong explore the topics most commonly asked pertaining to pediatric sports medicine, in a casual, yet informative manner. The unique format of this cutting-edge book provides a rapid reference and “quick look-up” for today’s busy practitioner.

Pediatric Sports Medicine: Essentials for Office Evaluation includes unique chapters such as key sports medical terms and phrases, how to take a sports medicine history, what imaging studies to order, and how to determine safe return to play for many medical and musculoskeletal concerns.

Additional features include:
• Information on pediatric sports medicine rehabilitation
• Tips on specialty referral
• Generous use of tables and figures
• Pictures of labeled images and radiographs that highlight key landmarks and points of emphasis

With contributions from many of the experts in the field, Pediatric Sports Medicine: Essentials for Office Evaluation is an easy-to-read resource for any medical practitioner, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, medical students, physical therapists, and athletic trainers, and many more, seeking to quickly expand their knowledge of pediatric sports medicine.

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Editors
Contributing Authors
Foreword by Greg Landry, MD
Introduction

Section I General Information
Chapter 1 Sports Lingo: Musculoskeletal Terms
Andrew J.M. Gregory, MD, FAAP, FACSM
Chapter 2 Sports Lingo: Activities, Positions, and General Sports Terms
Valarie Wong, MD, FAAP
Chapter 3 Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
Paul D. Brydon, DO; David Wang, MD; and Kenneth S. Taylor, MD
Chapter 4 Injury Prevention Guidelines
Emanuel Elias, MD and David Kruse, MD
Chapter 5 Sports Nutrition and Hydration
Kyle B. Nagle, MD, MPH and David T. Bernhardt, MD
Chapter 6 Supplements and Performance-Enhancing Agents
David V. Smith, MD, FAAP and Joel S. Brenner, MD, MPH, FAAP

Section II Medical Issues
Chapter 7 Acute Illness
Megan Groh Miller, MD and Rob Monaco, MD
Chapter 8 Respiratory and Chest Issues
Byron Patterson, MD and Valarie Wong, MD, FAAP
Chapter 9 Cardiac Concerns
Kirk Mulgrew, MD and Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP
Chapter 10 Environmental Factors: Heat, Cold, Altitude, Humidity, and Anaphylaxis
Nate Waibel, MD and William O. Roberts, MD, MS, FACSM
Chapter 11 Headache and Migraine Issues
Terra Blatnik, MD, FAAP and Susannah Briskin, MD, FAAP
Chapter 12 Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Issues
Michele LaBotz, MD, FAAP, CAQSM
Chapter 13 Hematology and Oncology Issues
Katherine M. Fox, MD and Holly J. Benjamin, MD, FAAP, FACSM
Chapter 14 Rheumatology Issues
Jeremy Ng, MD and Matthew Grady, MD, FAAP
Chapter 15 Diabetes Issues
David Wang, MD; Suriti Kundu Achar, MD; and Suraj Achar, MD, FAAFP
Chapter 16 Skin Issues
Mark Halstead, MD
Chapter 17 Female Athlete Concerns
Kate E. Berz, DO and Teri M. McCambridge, MD, FAAP
Chapter 18 Athletes With Special Needs
Charmaine Sekona, MD and Valarie Wong, MD, FAAP
Chapter 19 Concerns Among Obese and Overweight Athletes
Emelynn J. Fajardo, DO; Yasmin D. Deliz, DO; and Stephen G. Rice, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, FACSM
Chapter 20 General Radiology Imaging and Laboratory Testing: What to Order and When
Mohammed Mortazavi, MD and Quynh B. Hoang, MD

Chapter 7 Acute Illness Chapter 8 Respiratory and Chest Issues Chapter 9 Cardiac Concerns Chapter 10 Environmental Factors: Heat, Cold, Altitude, Humidity, and Anaphylaxis Chapter 11 Headache and Migraine Issues Chapter 12 Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Issues Chapter 13 Hematology and Oncology Issues Chapter 14 Rheumatology Issues Chapter 15 Diabetes Issues Chapter 16 Skin Issues Chapter 17 Female Athlete Concerns Chapter 18 Athletes With Special Needs Chapter 19 Concerns Among Obese and Overweight Athletes Chapter 20 General Radiology Imaging and Laboratory Testing: What to Order and When
Section III Musculoskeletal Issues
Chapter 21 How to Take a Sports Medicine History
Kelly Chain, MD and Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP
Chapter 22 Physical Examination Organization and Basics
Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP
Chapter 23 Sideline Management Pearls
Tracy L. Zaslow, MD, FAAP, CAQSM
Chapter 24 General Response to the Acute Injury
Anthony Saglimbeni, MD and Neesheet Parikh, DO
Chapter 25 Head and Facial Injuries
Mary M. Hung, DO, MS and Valarie Wong, MD, FAAP
Chapter 26 Concussions
Phuong N. Huynh, MD and Amanda Weiss Kelly, MD
Chapter 27 Neck Pain and Cervical Spine Issues
Kentaro Onishi, DO and David Kruse, MD
Chapter 28 Acute Shoulder Injuries
John A. Schlechter, DO
Chapter 29 Chronic and Overuse Shoulder Injuries
John A. Schlechter, DO
Chapter 30 Elbow Injuries
Greg Landry, MD
Chapter 31 Wrist and Forearm Pain
Joel S. Brenner, MD, MPH, FAAP and David V. Smith, MD, FAAP
Chapter 32 Hand and Finger Injuries
Philip J. Cohen, MD
Chapter 33 Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries and Sacroiliac Region Pain
David Olson, MD; Austin Krohn, MD; and Robby S. Sikka, MD
Chapter 34 Hip Pain
Tracy L. Zaslow, MD, FAAP, CAQSM
Chapter 35 Groin and Buttock Pain
Christopher Lynch, MD and Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP
Chapter 36 Upper Leg Concerns
T.J. Howell, MD and Valarie Wong, MD, FAAP
Chapter 37 Acute Knee Injuries
Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP
Chapter 38 Chronic and Overuse Knee Injuries
Rebecca A. Demorest, MD, FAAP
Chapter 39 Shin and Lower Leg Pain
Jeremy Ng, MD and Matthew Grady, MD, FAAP
Chapter 40 Ankle and Heel Pain
Tho Brian Hang, MD and Cynthia R. LaBella, MD
Chapter 41 Foot Pain
Paul R. Stricker, MD, FAAP
Chapter 42 How to Guide Return to Play
Kenton H. Fibel, MD; Miriam G.S. Reece, MD, CAQSM; and
Kenneth S. Taylor, MD
Chapter 43 The ABCs of Bracing and Taping
Monique S. Burton, MD
Chapter 44 Knowing Your Sports Medicine Resources
Alysha Taxter, MD and Teri M. McCambridge, MD, FAAP

Financial Disclosures
Index