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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (“CHOA”) provides free access to certain materials and information, documentation, forms, questionnaires and diagrams relating to the study, prevention, and treatment of concussions via this website and its related pages, including without limitation, for your reference or download (collectively, the “Concussion Program Materials”) as described in this License agreement (“Agreement”). By accessing the Concussion Program Materials, you accept and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

1. Right to Access and Use. CHOA hereby provides you a fully-paid, nontransferable, nonexclusive, personal right and license to access, download, or otherwise use any Concussion Program Materials solely for the following purposes:

(i) if you are accessing the materials as a parent, you may use the Concussion Program Materials for your personal, non-commercial use to educate yourself and your family on concussion prevention and treatment for a child;

(ii) if you are accessing the materials as an athletics coach or on behalf of a school organization, you may use the Concussion Program Materials to promote concussion safety to your staff, students and athletes and to create appropriate concussion management procedures; and

(iii) if you are a healthcare provider, you may use the Concussion Program Materials for your personal, professional development to enhance your medical knowledge in the field of concussions. You acknowledge the Concussion Program Materials are not to be used as definitive diagnostic tools with any specific patient and your independent medical judgment will be used to treat any patient.

You must maintain all CHOA proprietary notices on the Concussion Program Materials. You may not copy, modify, adapt, reverse engineer or create derivative works of the Concussion Program Materials or remove any copyright or other proprietary rights notices therefrom. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where indicated in the Concussion Program Materials, schools and sports organizations are permitted to co-brand certain of the Concussion Program Materials with CHOA’s prior written consent. Additionally, schools, sports programs and recreational leagues may put their own logo on the Concussion Policy and modify it to meet their needs. CHOA may update, replace or remove some or all of the Concussion Program Materials from time to time, and you should check back with the website to determine if the Concussion Program Materials you downloaded are current.

2. Reservation of Rights. Except for the limited license provided to you in Section 1 of this Agreement, no express or implied license, right, or ownership interest of any kind is granted to you with respect to any of the Concussion Program Materials or any copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights therein. CHOA reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement.

3. Disclaimer of Medical Advice. The Concussion Program Materials do not constitute specific medical advice and are provided as information resources only. The Concussion Program Materials do not create a patient-physician relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice and treatment from a licensed doctor. In the case of a concern, a medical professional should be consulted. In the event of an emergency, you should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately. By licensing the Concussion Program Materials, CHOA is not assuming any duty to update the Concussion Program Materials, and you are responsible for reviewing and approving the Concussion Program Materials for your use.

4. No Warranties. While CHOA makes efforts to provide materials that accurately reflect the research and information CHOA is authorized to make available publicly, THE CONCUSSION PROGRAM AND ALL RELATED MATERIALS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND CHOA DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

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Alice’s Story: Volleyball Player Overcomes Knee Injury

Alice was upset about being away from volleyball after knee surgery, but she is thankful for the experienced team of sports medicine specialists at Children’s who are helping her return to her favorite sport.

Alice was upset about being away from volleyball after knee surgery, but she is thankful for the experienced team of sports medicine specialists at Children’s who are helping her return to her favorite sport.

Back on the Volleyball Court After a Knee Injury

“There was never any question as to where I was going to take Alice when she got hurt,” said Stacy Shelton.

Her daughter, 13-year-old Alice Reno, dislocated and injured her knee playing volleyball in August 2019 and underwent knee surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“They have taken such good care of us,” Stacy added, “and I just loved that the team at Children’s understood how badly Alice wanted to get back on the court after her knee injury, but also made sure she healed correctly for the long term.”

It’s only been a little over a year since Alice started playing volleyball, but the eighth-grader has fallen in love with the sport. She attended every camp she could this past summer and practiced as often as possible. So, when she tried out for her middle school team this summer, it wasn’t really a surprise when she made the team.

“I didn’t really have anything I loved to do until I found volleyball,” Alice said. “I put all my energy into it.”

“I just loved that the team at Children’s understood how badly Alice wanted to get back on the court, but also made sure she healed correctly for the long term.”–Stacy Shelton, Alice’s mom

But during her first practice with her new team, she dove for a ball and hurt her right knee. “When I tried to get up, I couldn’t,” Alice said. “The pain was just so bad and my kneecap was throbbing.”

Stacy picked Alice up from practice early and there was no doubt in her mind where she was going to take her daughter for care—Children’s.

Initial X-rays indicated that Alice didn’t break anything, but Crystal Perkins, MD, a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon at Children’s, knew exactly what was wrong.

“Alice had a patellar dislocation that resulted in an injury to the cartilage in her kneecap,” explained Dr. Perkins, who added that the most common knee injuries in teens like Alice who have a traumatic injury and swelling are kneecap dislocations and ligament tears. “I see both of these injuries on a daily basis.”

In late August, Alice had a surgical procedure known as knee arthroscopy, in which Dr. Perkins removed a piece of injured bone and cartilage and treated the area of the injury on her kneecap.

“I felt comfortable about her having surgery at Children’s,” Stacy said. “I had confidence in the care she was getting and in Dr. Perkins. I really felt like Alice was in the best hands she could be in.”

“Our team is committed to providing the highest-quality, evidence-based treatment for shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle injuries.”–Crystal Perkins, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon

Alice went home on the same day as her surgery. She was on crutches for a few weeks afterward, then was required to wear an immobility brace for an additional four weeks.

"Alice began sports physical therapy about two days after surgery and will continue for about three to four months,” Dr. Perkins said. “She should be ready to return to volleyball approximately four months after her surgery.”

Alice has sports physical therapy twice a week at Children’s at North Druid Hills in Atlanta. “I love my physical therapist so much,” she said, “so I’m always really excited to go.”

Finding comfort in the sports medicine and orthopedics team at Children’s like Alice did is why it’s important that a child or teen is cared for by sports medicine surgeons, primary care physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers who have committed their careers to treating growing athletes and their unique injuries.

“Our team is committed to providing the highest-quality, evidence-based treatment for shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle injuries,” added Dr. Perkins. “And I’ve enjoyed taking care of Alice and getting to know her family. Injuries that take young athletes out of their sport are challenging, but Alice has faced the challenge with grace and will make an excellent recovery.”

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Crystal Perkins, MD, is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of sports and traumatic injuries in children, teens and young adults. She specializes in the care of hips, knees, ankles, shoulders and elbows. Dr. Perkins is committed to improving patient care and advancing medicine through quality and outcomes research. She is a member of several multicenter study groups and has numerous publications. Dr. Perkins is also a consulting associate for the Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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