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Dr. Charles Chan, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Pleasant Hill, CA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Charles Chan, MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health and John Muir Health.
3480 Buskirk Avenue Suite 125
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
5000 Pleasanton Avenue 2nd Floor
Pleasanton, CA 94566
1720 El Camino Real Suite 122
Burlingame, CA 94010
730 Welch Road 1st Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94304
5000 Pleasanton Avenue #200
Pleasanton
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Dr. Charles Chan, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2006. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2006)
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2011)
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles Chan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC |
$2,419
$2,419 |
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Stryker Corporation |
$178
NEURO SPINE ENT $103 |
TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $75 |
Ellipse Technologies, Inc. |
$117
MAGEC $117 |
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Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
$111
SUTUREFIX $111 |
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Linvatec Corporation |
$17
Allograft Tissue $17 |
Education | $2,400 |
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Food and Beverage | $440 |
Travel and Lodging | $2 |
Dr. Charles Chan's specialties are general practice and pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Palo Alto, CA, Burlingame, CA, and Pleasanton, CA. He obtained his medical school training at Brown University, Alpert Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. He has indicated that his clinical interests include sports health and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Chan is conversant in Mandarin. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Stanford Children's Health and John Muir Health.