What is Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgery?

Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgery is a specialty that provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries in children. With the growing number of young adults involved in sports a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, rehabilitation, education and prevention is required. We realize that when an injury does occur, it is important to seek medical attention from someone who understands the demanding nature of the playing field, especially on the body. The bodies of young adults and still developing children require different coaching, conditioning and medical care than more mature adult athletes. Uneven growth areas in children leave young athletes more susceptible to injury.

Arnold Palmer Hospital provides a comprehensive Pediatric Sports Medicine Program designed to serve Central Florida’s growing number of young athletes. Through a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, rehabilitation, education and prevention of athletic injuries, our team helps children with a variety of medical conditions so they can safely participate in activities and sports.

Our Philosophy of Care

Our goal is to care for and prevent athletic injuries in children. Through a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, rehabilitation, education and prevention of athletic injuries, our team helps children with a variety of medical conditions so they can safely participate in activities and sports.

In this video Dr. Jay Albright discusses the Sports Medicine Program at Arnold Palmer Hospital.

What conditions to we treat?

• Sprains and strains
• Overuse injuries
• Dislocations
• Cartilage injuries
• Fractures
• Stress fractures
• Ligament injuries
• Minor fractures and avulsions
• Apophysitis/ growth plate injuries
• Tendinitis

Frequently Asked Questions about Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgery