Department of Orthopaedics Archive — Page 2 of 2

Portrait of a smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a purple top against a brown studio background.
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
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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
Three men stand around an orange race car labeled “Tennessee Thunder” inside a garage, with the hood open and tools and equipment nearby.
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
Navy blue hockey helmet with a gold-and-white “1” emblem, “Vanderbilt Health” text, CCM branding, and a clear face shield resting on ice.
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 Vanderbilt Health News