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ACL Injuries in Young Athletes

Many childhood injuries result from kids playing sports. And with spring athletics just around the corner, it’s important to know how to prevent these injuries, particularly those of the #ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), which happens to be one of the most commonly injured ligaments in the knee. Join experts from Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates as they discuss pediatric knee injuries, including prevention, signs, treatment and more.

MODERATOR:

James Barsi, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stony Brook Medicine

EXPERTS:

Kristin Twomey Hopkins, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Stony Brook Medicine

David Wallach, MD, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stony Brook Medicine

Diana Patterson, MD, orthopaedic surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Stony Brook Medicine

  • James M Barsi, MD
    Clinical Associate Professor
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    James Barsi, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stony Brook University. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Barsi completed fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery with an emphasis on scoliosis and pediatric trauma. He specializes in all care of the pediatric patient including: scoliosis and kyphosis, hip disorders, fractures and growth plate injuries of the extremities, and pediatric sports medicine.

This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature. Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment.