Riley’s double comeback from gymnastics injury | Boston Children’s Hospital

Riley devoted hours to gymnastics every day until she developed an injury gymnasts often don’t come back from, osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow — twice. Today, she’s landing flips and winning medals. Learn how orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrea Bauer and sports medicine specialist Elspeth Hart helped Riley return to her sport in triumph. Learn more about the Sports Medicine Division at Boston Children’s: https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/sports-medicine

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▶Meet the Experts:

Andrea Bauer, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand and Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program
https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/andrea-bauer

Elspeth Hart, DScPAS, PA-C, MPAS, ATC, LAT
Physician Assistant, The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention
https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/elspeth-hart

▶Programs mentioned:

Sports Medicine Division
https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/sports-medicine

Hand and Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program
https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/hand-and-orthopedic-upper-extremity-program

▶More Resources and Answers for Patients & Families:

Learn more about osteochondritis dissecans: https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/osteochondritis-dissecans

Learn more about gymnastics injury prevention: https://www.childrenshospital.org/sports-injury-prevention/gymnastics

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