PREP Audio - Back Pain, Bone Health, ACL Injury & Concussion in Youth Sports
January 2010, Volume 5, No. 1

Back Pain, Bone Health, ACL Injury & Concussion in Youth Sports

Back Pain, Bone Health, ACL Injury & Concussion in Youth Sports

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Learning Objectives

  • Outline the spectrum and balance of youth sports.
  • Determine the occurrence of back injuries in the pediatric population.
  • Describe bone health in the pediatric patient.
  • Evaluate indications for a DEXA scan.
  • Recommend measures to prevent ACL injury and its sequelae.
  • Review neuropsychological testing for concussion.
  • Recount how concussions are graded.
Back Pain, Bone Health, ACL Injury & Concussion in Youth Sports

Jordan Metzl, MD, FAAP

Dr. Metzl disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Back Pain, Bone Health, ACL Injury & Concussion in Youth Sports

Keith J. Loud, MDCM, MSC, FAAP

Dr. Loud disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Back Pain, Bone Health, ACL Injury & Concussion in Youth Sports

Brian C. Halpern MD

Dr. Halpern disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.