here’s a sound no young athlete wants to hear—the pop of a torn ACL. Unfortunately, ACL injuries in children and adolescents have been rising steadily and can be devastating for young athletes, sidelining them for months.
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold speaks with Dr. Mininder Kocher, an orthopedic surgeon, and chief of Boston Children’s Sports Medicine Division. Together, they break down the causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for ACL injuries.