Pediatric Sports Medicine Doctor in San ANtonio

WHat is a Pediatric Sports Medicine SPecialist?

Young athletes are unique, not merely smaller versions of adults. They need the high-level care of experts who grasp the bedrock of growing bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Dr. Rush and his team, a top-notch collective of professionals dedicated to youth athletics, boast remarkable figures. Among them is the area's only orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, showcasing an invaluable approach to the vibrantly nuanced care of the promising young athlete.

The Importance of Consulting a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Rush and his team value the dedication young athletes have towards their sports and understand the significant role their teams play in their social lives. Recognizing the impact of injuries and treatment delays on potential opportunities, including scholarships, we emphasize supporting young athletes' immediate and long-term objectives for returning to sports, maintaining fitness, and achieving peak health and performance.

  • Specialized Growth-Friendly Procedures

    We employ growth-conscious surgical methods, like the all-epiphyseal and IT band ACL reconstruction, to minimize the risk of damage to growth plates, a common concern with traditional ACL surgery.

  • Advanced Patellar Instability Treatments

    Our approach includes trochleoplasty, a sophisticated procedure that reshapes the lower end of the thigh bone, addressing patellar instability with precision.

  • Expertise in Growth Plate Fractures

    Dr. Rush and his team are adept at managing sports-related fractures affecting growth plates, ensuring young athletes receive care tailored to their developmental needs.

  • Cutting-Edge Knee Cartilage Repair

    We offer top-tier knee cartilage repair and restoration techniques, aimed at preserving joint health and function.

  • Innovative Low-Dose Imaging

    Utilizing the latest in low-dose imaging technology, we adhere to a strict "image gently" policy to protect young athletes from unnecessary radiation.

  • Prevention of Burn-Out and Overuse Injuries

    Recognizing the best injury treatment is prevention, we focus on strategies to avoid burn-out and overuse injuries, ensuring athletes can continue to perform at their best.

Conditions we treat

Fractures

  • Fractures (Including Growth-Plate Injuries)

  • Stress Fractures and Other Overuse Injuries

Knee

  • ACL and PCL Tears

  • Collateral Ligament Injuries (MCL/LCL)

  • Meniscus Tears

  • Patella (Knee Cap) Dislocations and Instability

  • Cartilage Injuries / Osteochondritis Dissecans

  • Osgood Schlatter / Jumpers Knee

  • Anterior Knee Pain / Patellofemoral Pain

  • Osteochondromas

Ankle/Foot

  • Sprains and Instability

  • OCD / Osteochondral Defect or Injury

  • Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)

  • Achilles Tendon Injuries

  • Tarsal Coalitions

  • Accessory Navicular

  • Os Trigonum / Ankle Impingement

  • Turf Toe

Hip

  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome

  • Tendinitis and Overuse Injuries

  • Pelvic Avulsion Fractures

  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Elbow:

  • Dislocations or Instability

  • UCL Tears

  • Cartilage Injuries / Osteochondritis Dissecans

  • Overuse Injuries / Little League Elbow

  • Nursemaids Elbow / Pulled Elbow

Shoulder:

  • Dislocations and Chronic Instability

  • Labral or SLAP Tears

  • Rotator Cuff Tears

  • Acromioclavicular (AC Joint) Injuries or Shoulder Separation

  • Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries

  • Little League Shoulder or Overuse Injuries

Learn More about Dr. Rush

Dr. Jeremy K. Rush, MD, FAAP, is San Antonio's only Dual-Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon in pediatric surgery and sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery for knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle, focusing on knee and shoulder instability, and treats fractures and injuries in young athletes.

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Dr. Rush, sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, examining an ACL injury in San Antonio, Texas

Annually, the U.S. sees approximately 200,000 ACL injury cases… and the majority of these injuries affect children and teenagers.