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Hand and Upper Limb Center

Hand and Upper Limb Center

At the Robert A. Chase Hand and Upper Limb Center, we specialize in the care of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Our team includes surgeons from Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as a dedicated clinical support staff.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

A condition in which the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, a narrow confined space.

Congenital anomalies (such as extra fingers or absence of fingers)

Refers to a range of congenital conditions, abnormalities and deformities in the hand and arm that occur when a child is developing before birth. The anomaly may occur by itself or can be associated with problems with other body systems.

Arthritis

A group of diseases and conditions that may cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints and other supporting body structures, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. 

Fractures

Fractures are various types of broken bones, usually the result of high force impact or physical stress, or certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis or bone cancer.

Sprains and strains

A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the fibrous band of connective tissue that joins the end of one bone with another. A strain is an injury of a muscle and/or tendon.

Hand, wrist, and forearm

Carpal tunnel syndrome

A condition in which the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, a narrow confined space.

Congenital hand deformities

Refers to a range of congenital conditions, abnormalities and deformities in the hand and arm that occur when a child is developing before birth. The anomaly may occur by itself or can be associated with problems with other body systems.

Dupuytren's disease

A condition which usually begins with a thickening of the skin in the palm of the hand, which may develop into a hard lump or thick band that eventually could cause the fingers to contract, or pull into the palm.

Gamekeeper's (skier's) thumb

A type of injury in which the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb is torn at the insertion site into thumb. The condition is commonly observed among gamekeepers and Scottish fowl hunters, as well as athletes (such as volleyballers and skiers).

Hand, wrist, and elbow injuries

Hand and upper extremity injuries may be due to arthritis, repetitive motion, carpal tunnel syndrome, a sports injury, an accident, a work-related injury or a congenital disorder.

Elbow

Cubital tunnel syndrome

Part of a condition known as ulnar nerve entrapment, occurs when the ulnar nerve that travels from your neck down into your hand becomes constricted or compressed at the elbow, causing numbness or pain.

Elbow pain and problems

Elbow pain and injuries may be due to arthritis, repetitive motion, carpal tunnel syndrome, a sports injury, an accident, a work-related injury, or a congenital disorder.

Lateral and medial epicondylitis

Lateral and medial epicondylitis are overuse injuries that affect the tendons in the elbow. Also known as tennis elbow and pitcher's or golfer's elbow.

Tendonitis (general)

Inflammation of a tendon (the tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones), usually caused by overuse or injury.

Shoulder

Brachial plexus injuries

Injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that send signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand, that occurs when nerves are stretched or torn.

Rotator cuff injury

A common condition affecting the shoulder in which one or more of the tendons of shoulder's four rotator cuff muscles tears.

Shoulder dislocation

A shoulder injury in which a fall or blow causes the top of the arm bone to pop out of the shoulder socket.

Shoulder pain and problems

Refers to a range of conditions which can be a result of injury or disease of the shoulder joint and can affect any of the ligaments, bursae, or tendons surrounding it.

Shoulder tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon (the tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones) can affect any tendon, causing swelling, pain, and  discomfort.

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New patients can schedule appointments at 650-498-7555.

Fax referrals and other new patient information to 650-320-9443.

For follow-up appointments, call 650-723-5256.

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Bring your completed New Patient Questionnaire to your appointment.

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For Health Care Professionals

We share your goal of providing the best possible care and coordination of care for your patients. While patients are welcome to contact our clinic directly, we also encourage communication between our surgeons and referring physicians. Throughout and after their treatment at Stanford, it is important that patients maintain close contact with their primary care and referring physicians.

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

 

HOW TO REFER

Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.

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