orthopaedics Archive
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March 25, 2021
VUMC is regional center of care for treating rare brachial plexus injuries
Delvonte Mayberry was riding his motorcycle in his hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, when a motorist pulled in front of him, sending him flipping over the vehicle. Mayberry was airlifted in critical condition to Vanderbilt University Medical Center via LifeFlight. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
January 22, 2021
Gardocki joins VUMC to add endoscopic, outpatient spine procedures
Raymond Gardocki, MD, associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he will provide outpatient, endoscopic spine procedures expected to minimize post-surgical pain and reduce recovery time for adult patients with degenerative spine conditions. -
January 18, 2021
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade opens Jan. 18
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade, a 50,000-square-foot outpatient facility that offers additional space for urology, orthopaedic and oncology services, along with cancer infusion therapy, opens Jan. 18. -
November 18, 2020
Mencio named president-elect of orthopaedic surgery board