Orthopaedics
Research and innovation in orthopaedics from the experts at Vanderbilt Health
Toolkit Eases Recovery from Traumatic Injury
A VUMC researcher helped develop a program that enhances recovery after a traumatic orthopedic injury.
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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.
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Best Practices Update for Surgical Margins
VUMC oncologists and pathologists update best practices in surgical margins involving bone and soft tissue sarcomas.
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.
Knee Movement Threatens Tibial Fixation
Movement during the cementing phase of total knee arthroplasty significantly reduces tibial implant fixation strength.