CHOC Pediatrica
News and Information for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are faster and easier to pedal than traditional bikes, making them increasingly popular with teens and young adults. Along with a rise in popularity, physicians at CHOC are witnessing a surge in e-bike injuries. Dr. John Schlechter, pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and fracture care for children and adolescents […]
CHOC is pioneering surgical approaches to patellofemoral instability and patellar dislocation, as well as postsurgical pain mitigation.
Quick response codes could supplement physicians’ instructions for at-home cast care and further reassure patients and families.
In this CHOC Radio expert interview, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. John Schlechter dropped by Seacrest Studios to talk about overuse injuries in children. Many children today are involved in sports and some kids even specialize in one type of sport at a young age. Repetitive use of the same bones and joints can cause stress on […]
