Development Zone^®

Dr. Kevin Shea provides his insight on who may need ACL reconstruction vs. those who don’t.

Dr. Kevin Shea shares the four different types of graft options that can be used to reconstruct the ACL.

Dr. Kevin Shea explains how an ACL operation could affect the growth plates.

Dr. Kevin Shea gives his input on the best practices for an athlete to return to sports after an ACL injury.

Specialization and year round play without changing sports can often cause kids to lose their passion.

It's natural to want to help your kid back from injury, but parents must also think about quality of treatment

A doctor observes changes from school-based sports to pay-to-play clubs that render players expendable.

Dr. Donahue cautions parents against putting too much stock in children's abilities to win sports scholarships

Dr. Joseph Donahue shares his views on what drives kids out of sports - everything from injury to lack of fun.

An orthopedic surgeon explains how data show the disadvantages of early sport specialization.