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Orthopearls
Small pieces of orthopedic wisdom from our network of board-certified surgeons — what an injury is telling you, when it needs a specialist, and how to heal faster.
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Why Are Girls More Likely to Tear Their ACL?
Female athletes tear their ACL two to eight times more often than male athletes in comparable sports. The reasons are anatomical and biomechanical — and largely trainable.
August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
KneeYouth sports
Is Their Knee Pain Just Growing Pains?
Pain right below the kneecap in a running, jumping athlete is often Osgood-Schlatter disease — common, self-limiting, and still worth a look.
August 12, 2026 · 3 min read
ElbowBaseball
Is Pitch Count Actually Protecting My Kid's Arm?
Roughly one in four pitchers ages 9 to 12 report elbow pain while pitching. Pitch limits help — and so does not pitching year round.
July 29, 2026 · 3 min read