San Antonio Pediatric Sports Medicine Orthopedics

WHAT IS A Pediatric SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN?

A young athlete is not just a small adult. They require special care from experts who understand the complexities of growing bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Sports Medicine Associates has a multidisciplinary team focused on the management of the young athlete, including the only orthopedic surgeon in the area who is dual fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SEE A PEDIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN?

We understand and appreciate kids’ passion for their sports. For many young athletes, their team is their primary peer and friend group. We also recognize that injuries and delays in treatment can affect opportunities, including scholarships. We know it is important to support both a young athlete’s immediate goal to return to their sport, but also the long-term goal of sustained fitness, health, and athletic performance.

• We use specialized procedures for young athletes who are still growing, such as the all-epiphyseal and iliotibial band (IT band) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. These specialized techniques avoid the risk of growth plate damage seen in conventional ACL reconstructions.

• We use cutting-edge techniques in the treatment of patellar instability, including trochleoplasty, a cutting-edge technique that reshapes the distal femur or thigh bone.

• We are uniquely equipped to treat sports-related fractures that involve the growth plate.

• We perform advanced knee cartilage repair and restoration

• We use state-of-the-art low-dose imaging equipment and maintain an “image gently” radiology policy.

• We recognize the importance of avoiding “burn-out” and overuse injuries. The best treatment for an injury is to avoid it in the first place.

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Conditions we treat

Ankle/Foot
- Sprains and Instability
- OCD / Osteochondral Defect or Injury
- Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
- Achilles Tendon Injuries
- Tarsal Coalitions
- Accessory Navicular
- Os Trigonum / Ankle Impingement
- Turf Toe
Hip
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Tendinitis and Overuse Injuries
- Pelvic Avulsion Fractures
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Fractures (Including Growth-Plate Injuries)
Stress Fractures and Other Overuse Injuries
Knee
- ACL and PCL Tears
- Collateral Ligament Injuries (MCL/LCL)
- Meniscus Tears
- Patella (Knee Cap) Dislocations and Instability
- Cartilage Injuries / Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osgood Schlatter / Jumpers Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain / Patellofemoral Pain
- Osteochondromas

Shoulder:
- Dislocations and Chronic Instability
- Labral or SLAP Tears
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Acromioclavicular (AC Joint) Injuries or Shoulder Separation
- Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries
- Little League Shoulder or Overuse Injuries
Elbow:
- Dislocations or Instability
- UCL Tears
- Cartilage Injuries / Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Overuse Injuries / Little League Elbow
- Nursemaids Elbow / Pulled Elbow

Our Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist

Jeremy Rush, MD

BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

DUAL-FELLOWSHIP TRAINED IN PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE

Jeremy K. Rush, MD FAAP is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is the only orthopedic surgeon in the San Antonio area who is dual-fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. His clinical practice includes sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle, with a focus on complex knee surgery, patellar instability, and shoulder instability. He also specializes in the treatment of fractures and other acute and chronic injuries in young athletes.

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