Pediatric Sports Medicine: Essentials for Office Evaluation is a clinically relevant reference presented in a question-and-answer format designed to be a primary resource for all pediatric providers and health care professionals who work closely with children or young adults with sports related injuries. Dr. Chris Koutures and Dr. Valarie Wong explore the topics most commonly asked pertaining to pediatric sports medicine, in a casual, yet informative manner. The unique format of this cutting-edge book provides a rapid reference and "quick look-up" for today's busy practitioner. Pediatric Sports Medicine: Essentials for Office Evaluation includes unique chapters such as key sports medical terms and phrases, how to take a sports medicine history, what imaging studies to order, and how to determine safe return to play for many medical and musculoskeletal concerns. Additional features include: * Information on pediatric sports medicine rehabilitation * Tips on specialty referral * Generous use of tables and figures * Pictures of labeled images and radiographs that highlight key landmarks and points of emphasis With contributions from many of the experts in the field, Pediatric Sports Medicine: Essentials for Office Evaluation is an easy-to-read resource for any medical practitioner, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, medical students, physical therapists, and athletic trainers, and many more, seeking to quickly expand their knowledge of pediatric sports medicine.