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Playing multiple sports can help prevent injuries for sporty kids

July 24, 2018

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UCSF's Dr. Nirav Pandya, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric sports medicine and trauma, was recently featured on NBC to discuss how playing multiple sports can prevent injuries for sporty kids. View video broadcast.

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