Orthopaedics
Research and innovation in orthopaedics from the experts at Vanderbilt Health
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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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.
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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.
Knee Movement Threatens Tibial Fixation
Movement during the cementing phase of total knee arthroplasty significantly reduces tibial implant fixation strength.
PT Best Approach for Atraumatic Rotator-Cuff Tears
The occurrence of a torn rotator cuff and onset of shoulder pain don’t always coincide, underscoring a need for caution before embarking on surgery.
Tendon Graft vs. Bridge Implant Examined in ACL Repair
New method of knee-ligament surgery promotes and optimizes healing in ACL tears.
Nerve Technique Brings Relief Post-Surgery
Nerve coaptation is improving outcomes for patients with palm-level and digital amputations.
Evidence for Earlier Timing in Scoliosis Intervention
New study compares outcomes from adolescent and adult surgeries.