“What treatment does my daughter need for her broken ankle?”
My 12 year old daughter slid and broke her ankle while playing soccer. Should I bring her to an orthopedic specialist or a sports medicine specialist?
8 Answers
Orthopedic surgeon
Take her to an Orthopedic Surgeon or a sports medicine specialist who is an Orthopedic Surgeon.
yes !!!!!!!!
You can choose either. The important thing is that you choose a specialist that orders imaging, reviews and determines if the fracture needs surgery. Non-surgical sports medicine specialists can be found here: www.AMSSM.org
Orthopaedics is my first choice, though there are some Family Sports Medicine docs who are very good.
Certainly get an opinion as 12 year olds usually still have open growth plates. Missing some subtle issues can have long term implications.
Certainly get an opinion as 12 year olds usually still have open growth plates. Missing some subtle issues can have long term implications.
Orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and treatment.
Mark Burt, M.D.
Mark Burt, M.D.
She needs to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon, sooner rather than later. Hope this helps.
I think that most qualified orthopedic surgeons can mange your daughters issue. Many orthopedic surgeons are sports medicine trained. If the sports medicine physician is not an orthopedist, I would not have them see a fracture, especially in an adolescent.
