Jumper’s Knee: Know Your Limits
by Michael J. Smith, MD Jumper’s knee is a common overuse injury that affects up to 20 percent of athletes who jump with rapid acceleration and deceleration. Typically athletes who play basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track are the individuals most affected. The...Common Hip Injuries in Kids
by Kevin Shea, MD Pediatric athletes are subject to several different acute hip injuries. These injuries include problems around the growth plate and around the femur and pelvis. In some cases, acute symptoms can develop in association with previous hip conditions....Can ACL Injuries Be Prevented in Girls?
Adolescent girls who participate in competitive or recreational sports are at a higher risk for anterior cruciate ligament or ACL injuries than adolescent boys. In fact, recent studies have shown female athletes have roughly three times greater risk of ACL tears...Meet Dr. Morris
Dr. Clint Morris is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and has served the Texas Hill Country since 2001. He specializes in hip, knee, shoulder, and sports medicine care for patients in Kerrville, Boerne, and Fredericksburg.
