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October 15, 2008 6:30:42 PM CDT


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  • February 2008
    • Major Knee Injuries Soar for Child Athletes

      Major Knee Injuries Soar for Child Athletes

      (Newser) - The number of serious knee injuries that doctors once saw only in adults is skyrocketing among children as kid sports become increasingly demanding, reports the New York Times . Injuries such as a torn ACL—the major ligament that stabilizes the knee—require surgery that poses particular risks to children who are still growing, according to experts. As many as eight times as many girls suffer ACL tears than boys, physicians report. More »

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      children   sports   soccer   knee injury   torn ACL   knee

  • September 2007
    • Outfielder Tears ACL in Tussle With Manager

      Outfielder Tears ACL in Tussle With Manager

      (Newser) - Volatile outfielder Milton Bradley provided a second-half spark to surging San Diego but now is out for the season because of a tussle with his manager and a torn ACL. He suffered the injury as manager Bud Black wrestled him to the ground to prevent an altercation with an umpire, reports ESPN. The team claims the umpire directed a series of profanities at Bradley. More »

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      MLB   baseball   San Diego Padres   Milton Bradley   torn ACL

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