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Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Winter is here and so is cold, snowy weather. While all parents want to keep babies warm and snuggly, it ...

Patient Stories

Tyler's Shoulder Fracture

Tyler’s athletic career was jeopardized when he had an accident that tore his left shoulder open. ...

Patient Stories

Josef's Femur Fracture

Josef Marchuetz was a sophomore linebacker at Hillsborough High School when he severely fractured his femur during a JV football ...

Patient Stories

Injury Should Never Interrupt the Promise of Greatness - Tajah Foster Walker

Tajah Foster-Walker has older siblings, and because of that her mom, Tango Walker, describes her as having “grown up in ...

Patient Stories

Injury Should Never Interrupt the Promise of Greatness - Layne Robinson

Layne Robinson, 16, is a talented left-handed pitcher and outfielder. His three middle fingers were crushed and beyond repair in ...

Mom Docs

Concussion Recovery: To school or not to school? That is the question.

Concussions have been in an important topic for student athletes over the last few years. They continue to happen in ...

Mom Docs

How can I get my kids started with running? Tips on a safe way to get out on the road

Running is a great way for kids and adults to get exercise and get in shape. Programs like Girls on ...

Mom Docs

Ankle Sprains: What to do and when to worry

“I twisted my ankle” is one of the most common things I hear in my office, and one of the ...

Mom Docs

Shoulder and elbow injuries in baseball and softball players: 3 tips to keep your player on the field

As spring baseball and softball seasons come into full swing, so will shoulder and elbow injuries. These injuries can range ...