How should pediatricians triage an acute sports injury—what to check first, what imaging to order, and when to escalate urgently? In this Pediatrics in Practice CME episode, Kevin Latz, MD, MBA shares a practical framework for assessment, red flags, return-to-play counseling, and prevention strategies for active kids.
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Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries in Kids—Assessment, Imaging & Return-to-Play
Featured Speaker:
Kevin Latz, MD
Kevin Latz, MD, MBA, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in the Division of Sports Medicine within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s Mercy. He completed advanced training in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Latz focuses on the evaluation and treatment of acute musculoskeletal injuries in children and adolescents, with an emphasis on safe return to sport and injury prevention.