orthopaedic surgery

As a medical student, Joseph Fusco was diagnosed with cancer. That experience influences the way he treats his young patients every day.

He gave up baseball to become a surgeon. That decision may have saved his life.

More than 60 VUMC volunteers came together to offer surgical treatment on Orthopaedic Outreach Day

The annual event provides necessary surgery to uninsured patients

New Clinician Spotlight: Lauren Porras

Lauren Porras, MD, has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center as associate professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and Team Physician for Vanderbilt Athletics.

By VUMC News and Communications

From left, J.Court Reese, Stephanie Moore-Lotridge, PhD, Breanne Gibson, PhD, and Jonathan Schoenecker, MD, PhD, are discovering ways to prevent adverse outcomes in orthopaedic surgery.

January 19, 2022

Study identifies molecular trigger of severe injury-induced inflammatory response

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that early inappropriate activation of the enzyme plasmin caused by severe injury is a trigger of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and resulting organ failure.

By Leigh MacMillan

January 12, 2022

Marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade after knee surgery? Check. Carrying a 30-lb. drum set? That, too.

It was a long journey for Jill Griffin to that iconic New Year’s Day parade, and her surgeon Rick Wright made it possible

By Emily Stembridge

August 28, 2020

Keeping safety in forefront key to successful sports season

For weeks, coaches have put athletes through an endless series of drills in hopes that the repeated exercises will lead to a mastery of the skills. Their ultimate goal — wins. While plays and routes will become second nature to student athletes, there are a few additional skills that need to be in the lineup — ones that can ultimately save lives.