Department of Orthopaedics

August 25, 2021

Event provides free hand surgeries for uninsured

Approximately 60 Vanderbilt Orthopaedics volunteers provided surgical treatment to 16 patients at the fifth Annual Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Outreach Day on Saturday, Aug. 21.

By Emily Stembridge
May 13, 2021

Phillips honored by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association

Shantel Phillips, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist for Vanderbilt Orthopaedics, has been named Clinical Educator of the Year by the American Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).

By Emily Stembridge
William Nolan and Cassie Rooke were treated at VUMC after being injured in a windstorm last year.
April 21, 2021

Couple takes on recovery together after storm injuries

On a beautiful Sunday in May 2020, Cassie Rooke and William Nolan decided to go on a hike at their usual spot in Percy Warner Park.

By Emily Stembridge
March 18, 2021

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics team named best in Mt. Juliet

The Vanderbilt Orthopaedics team at Mt. Juliet has been named best in orthopaedics by The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet for the fourth year in a row.

By Emily Stembridge
February 24, 2021

Surgery gets 83-year-old drag racer back on the track

Stephen Engstrom, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, is an expert at replacing and repairing hips and other major joints. Last year his expertise allowed for a unique patient, 83-year-old John Livingston, to return to his passion — drag car racing.

By Emily Stembridge
Patient Michelle O’Donnell poses with Eric Bowman, MD, during a follow-up appointment at the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinic held at Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Franklin.
February 18, 2021

Patient’s healing extends far beyond her shoulder injury rehab

Eric Bowman, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Vanderbilt Orthopae-dics Franklin, first met 52-year-old Michelle O’Donnell when she had a lingering shoulder injury. As he began his examination, he realized the Vanderbilt Health community needed to step up for her in a big way.

By Jill Clendening
February 1, 2021

Preds, Vanderbilt Health announce Reverse Retro helmet entitlement

The Nashville Predators announced today that the helmets worn during all six of their 2020-21 Reverse Retro games will feature the logo of the team's official health care provider, Vanderbilt Health.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 18, 2020

Mencio named president-elect of orthopaedic surgery board

By Jill Clendening
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