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General management of pediatric knee injuries includes initiating treatment for the relief of symptoms; determining the suitable activity and timetable for an appropriate return to sport and activity; choosing relevant protection, if indicated (examples including bracing, casting, and/or the use of crutches); and addressing any underlying causative factors, if present, to prevent future injuries through rehabilitation and/or physical therapy.
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Crowther, M.J., Duffaut, C.J. (2021). General Management of Pediatric Knee Injuries. In: Coleman, N. (eds) Common Pediatric Knee Injuries. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55870-3_5
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