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Youth Sports Injuries

Dartmouth-Hitchcock sports pediatrician Keith Loud discusses how parents can help their young athletes respect head injuries such as concussions.

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In these episodes, we speak with Dr. Keith Loud about the risks and benefits of youth sports participation.

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Ben's Story

Procedure/Treatment:

Baseline testing for possible concussion


Treated by:

DHMC Sports Concussion Program

Hear Ben and his mom, Becky, describe their experience with the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Sports Concussion Program, what it was like to be tested, his results, and the hard decisions parents have to make to keep their kids' futures safe.

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Gunnar's Story

Procedure/Treatment:

ACL reconstruction in the knee


Treated by:

Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Team

After practicing lacrosse for only one week, Gunnar went to cut during one of the scrimmages and his knee gave out – it was his ACL. After meeting with the Sports Medicine Team at DHMC, he knew surgery was the right option to get him back to sports. Hear what Gunnar and his mom, Kristin, have to say about the process involved in ACL reconstruction surgery.

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Sarah F’s Story

Procedure/Treatment:

ACL reconstruction in the knee

Treated by:

Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Team

In the middle of one of her most important soccer games against her school's biggest rival, Sarah's knee gave way after a hit from another player—she had a strained MCL, a torn ACL, and a partial tear of her meniscus. "Dr. Karlson knew it was really important to me to get back [to sports] as soon as I could. She understood because she was an athlete as well...but also the importance of making sure it all goes smoothly."

View/Read Sarah F’s Story