Child Sports Injuries

June 3, 2026

Youth sports have become more competitive than ever, but some doctors are raising concerns that the push to specialize earlier and train harder may be taking a serious toll on young athletes. We’re now seeing injuries in kids that used to be reserved for college and professional players, including ACL tears and Tommy John surgeries. Joining us this morning is Dr. Karim Meijer, Medical Director and Head Team Physician for the Denver Broncos and an orthopedic sports medicine specialist with CommonSpirit Health.

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