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Sports Medicine Clinic

Sports Medicine Clinic

The Sports Medicine Clinic at the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center brings together a unique team of athletic trainers, physicians, physical therapists and sports scientists to collaboratively provide the best possible medical care for athletic injuries and illnesses. 

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Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries

Conditions Treated

Achilles tendon tear

Inflammation or minor tears of the tendon that connects the back of the calf to the heel, caused by overuse or injury.

Ankle sprains and ligament tear

A sprained ankle is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle is torn or partially torn. 

Avascular necrosis

A condition caused by loss of blood to the bone the leads the bone to die and eventually collapse, if not treated. Commonly occurs in the upper leg, arm, knees, shoulders, and ankles.

Bursitis

Swelling and irritation of a bursa, a fluid-filled sac, typically impacting the knee, shoulder or hip, that acts as a cushion between muscles, tendons, and joints.

Elbow fracture

A break in one or more of the bones that make up the elbow joint: the humerus (the upper arm bone) and ulna (the larger of the forearm bones).

Elbow injury

Injuries to the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the elbow commonly occurring during sports or recreational activities, repetitive motion, workplace injuries, or other trauma.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)

A condition in which there is mechanical conflict between the acetabulum (socket) and femoral head (ball), as they move together as the ball-and-socket hip joint. The socket may be too deep or turned backwards.

Foot fractures

When a bone in the foot breaks due to stress or any other condition, it is called a foot fracture. With 26 bones in a single foot, almost any of them can be broken. Many fractures do not require surgery, or even a cast, as they will heal on their own with some support. When a foot is fractured, the site of the fracture usually is painful and swollen.

Foot pain and problems

Foot pain and problems can be caused by genetics, footwear, overuse and injury resulting in pain, inflammation, and limited movement and mobility.

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

A chronic and painful shoulder condition characterized by limited or non-existent range of motion abilities that develops over time in three distinct stages: freezing, frozen, and thawing.

Heel spur

A painful small bony growth or collection of bony growths on the back or underside of the heel.

Hip fracture

A common injury that mainly affects older women who often have underlying osteoporosis, a hip fracture can be intracapsular (within the joint capsule) or extracapsular (outside the joint capsule).

Hip pointer

A sports injury in which the point of the hip is deeply bruised and painful.

Knee ligament injuries

Often the result of an injury or a sudden movement that strains the knee, causing pain, swelling, and difficulty in walking.

Knee meniscus tear

A common knee injury in which the meniscus, a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee, is torn, usually caused by activities involving twisting or turning quickly.

Labral tear (hip)

A tear in the cartilage surrounding the hip socket, labral tears often cause pain in the groin or front of the hip during physical activity or bending and rotation of the hip.

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.

Osteoarthritis

The most common form of arthritis, this chronic, degenerative joint disease is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage. Although it can occur in any joint, usually it affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine.

Plantar fasciitis

A painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue or ligament on the sole of the foot.

Rotator cuff tear

A rotator cuff tear can weaken the shoulder and cause pain and difficulty with daily activities that involve lifting and rotating the arm.

Runner's injuries

Common injuries that happen to runners of all ages and fitness levels.

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 fracture

The most common shoulder break is a fractured humerus, the upper arm bone between the shoulder and elbow. It can be fractured near or at the ball of your shoulder joint.

Shoulder impingement syndrome

A common cause of shoulder pain due to impingement or pinching of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder, often caused by repeated overhead activity or joint and bone abnormalities.

Shoulder separation

A shoulder injury one of the ligaments that connects the collarbone to shoulder blade is torn and no longer anchored, often causing the collarbone to move out of position.

Stress fractures

Stress fractures are common sport injuries, usually caused by overuse, such as increasing the amount or intensity of an activity too rapidly, or the result of unfamiliar surface, improper equipment, and increased physical stress.

Tendonitis (arthritis/wrist)

Inflammation of a tendon (the tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones) can affect any tendon, but is most commonly seen in the wrist and fingers; causing swelling, pain, and  discomfort.

Torn meniscus

A common knee injury in which the meniscus, a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee, is torn, usually caused by activities involving twisting or turning quickly.

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For Patients

For new patient appointments, call 650-498-7555.

For returning patients/appointments, call 650-723-5643

Dr. Zachary Vaugh/Dr. Matt Miller (Los Gatos): 408-866-6651

Fax (Dr. Vaughn or Dr. Miller): 408-866-6681

Fax (all other doctors): 650-320-9443

If you leave a message, please include your phone number.

PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Bring your completed New Patient Questionnaire to your appointment.
  • Bring any relevant medical records, operative reports, X-rays, or MRI scans.

International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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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.

  • Send referrals online
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  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, call:

New Patients:
650-498-7555

Returning appointments or medical questions:
650-723-5643

Dr. Zachary Vaugh or Dr. Matt Miller (Los Gatos):
408-866-6651