ACL injury in youth

Supporting Pediatric ACL Injuries with Smarter Clinical Staffing

It happened in an instant. Mia, a 14-year-old rising star in field hockey, was sprinting across the pitch when a quick pivot sent her crashing to the ground. Five days later, she’s in a clinic, her knee swollen, and the concern growing. A Lever Sign test positive. An ultrasound showing a bulging, hypoechoic ACL. MRI confirms it: a full ACL tear. It’s a diagnosis no young athlete wants. But for the clinic treating her, it’s only half the challenge. With