An introduction to sports medicine and sports injuries
Wednesday November 7, 2018

Stanford Clinical Research Center Emily Kraus, MD, will present the basics of sports medicine and sports-related injuries. Sports injuries are common and can lead to the premature end of a season or even a sporting career. This lecture will review the role of the sports physician in providing care to the athlete, followed by a discussion of epidemiology, risk factors, types of sports injuries and management approach.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
– Understand the role of the sports doctor in the care of the athlete
– Define acute and chronic sports injuries
– Define concussion (mild head trauma)
– Understand the epidemiology and risk factors of sports injuries
– Explore new research and concepts related to sports injuries
– Understand the most common types of sports injuries and management approach

Presenter:
Emily Kraus, MD
Assistant clinical professor
Stanford Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center

The SCCR Scientific Series is a 2-hour conference held monthly or bimonthly, covering various scientific and clinical topics with the specific goal of educating members of the clinical research community. We invite clinicians to discuss the anatomy and physiology as well as the pathophysiology of various therapeutic areas. Learn more: https://stan.md/2VjeBv3

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