Orthopaedics

Research and innovation in orthopaedics from the experts at Vanderbilt Health

No Shortcuts to Prevent Infection Following Surgery for Fractures

New evidence describes how surgical-site complications in traumatic fracture impact short-term outcomes.

Intervention Reduces Malpractice Claims and Payouts

An intervention model aims to identify and reduce malpractice risk for large, single-specialty practices.

Confidence in PT Bolsters Success of Non-surgical Treatment

Ten-year MOON study provides more certainty in treatment decisions for less severe rotator cuff tears.

Best Practices Update for Surgical Margins

VUMC oncologists and pathologists update best practices in surgical margins involving bone and soft tissue sarcomas.

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Artistic illustration of a skull and spine, with a bright red spot at the base of the skull where it attaches to the spine

Halo Vest vs. Fusion for Pediatric Atlanto-occipital Injury

Immobilization may be a viable alternative to fusion in select AOD cases.

Osteoblast’s Appetites Tied to Bone Health

Osteoblasts of old and young mice differ in metabolic activity that underlies degenerative porosity.

Periosteum Finding Resets Conventional View of Spinal Fusion

Study points to true origin of bone healing and how cell transdifferentiation completes the process.

Advanced Orthopaedics Rescues Childhood for Pediatric Patients

A national thought-leader in the field, Gregory Mencio, M.D., reflects on the most impactful trends in pediatric orthopaedics and Vanderbilt’s recent contributions.