Children's Hospital offers the only sports medicine program in Milwaukee and Wisconsin that is just for young athletes. Our goal is to make sure your kids are healthy – and can get back to the activities they enjoy – as soon as possible. We work closely with parents, coaches and other specialists to provide care plans that fit each child's specific needs.
Our health care professionals understand that kids' injuries need special treatment. Because how an injury is treated can affect your child's growth.
Kevin Walter, MD, leads our team. Watch this video and learn more about Dr. Walter and the Sports Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Baseline concussion tests: Kids involved in contact sports like hockey, soccer or football have a higher risk of getting a concussion. To help improve concussion care, we offer baseline concussion tests.Learn more.
Recognized experts: Sports Medicine specialists were interviewed on ESPN Radio about various injury and treatment topics:
Less than 200 physicians in the nation are board certified in pediatrics and sports medicine. Kevin Walter, MD, and Shayne Fehr, MD, Children's Hospital pediatric sports medicine specialists, are two of those physicians.
Nationally known orthopedics center Fortunately, most sports injuries in children can be handled without surgery. However, when surgery is necessary Children's Hospital offers the most cutting-edge techniques and treatment available. Our orthopedic surgeons are consistently rated among the Best Doctors in America®.
Advanced diagnostics The most advanced diagnostic therapies are available, including CT and MRI testing. Board-certified pediatric radiologists read all images in collaboration with orthopedic and sports medicine specialists.
Rehabilitation Children's Hospital provides a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services for kids including:
Physical therapy in a state-of-the-art gym.
Bracing.
Guidelines for safe return to play.
Injury prevention and education.
Pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine specialists partner with physical therapists and a certified athletic trainer to develop long-term treatment and activity plans.
Locations Children's Hospital is one of the leading centers in the country for pediatric orthopedic care. The health care professionals at Children's Hospital have expertise in a wide range of orthopedic conditions, providing treatment for everyday and difficult problems.
Contact us To make an appointment, call Central Scheduling at (414) 607-5280 or toll-free (877) 607-5280. For more information, call the Orthopedics Nurse Line.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, serving Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and
Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beyond through nationally-recognized programs.
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