Scoliosis and the Female Athlete

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. At TPOC, we are acutely aware of how scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine, affects young people—including female athletes. We want to assure parents and pediatric athletes that a scoliosis diagnosis does not mean the end of youngsters’ athletic careers. In fact, most athletes with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis […]

The Pediatric Orthopedic Center Launches The Center of Excellence for the Female Athlete

One of the Nation’s Largest Private Pediatric Orthopedic Practices Provides Keen Focus on the Specialized Needs, Injuries of Female Athlete Cedar Knolls, NJ (May 11, 2022) –The Pediatric Orthopedic Center (TPOC) has launched the Center of Excellence for the Female Athlete to meet the specialized needs and injuries of young female athletes. Comprised of three […]

Orthopedic Practice Using Innovation to Repair Adolescent ACL Injuries

I heard a pop. That’s usually the first indicator of an ACL tear. Then comes the swelling. Either way, if it happens, you’re likely going to notice it. If you’re an adult, addressing the injury typically comes with fewer complications than if the pop you heard wasn’t your knee, but your child’s. And these days, […]