trauma Archive — Page 3 of 4
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November 20, 2014
Young girl’s road to recovery paved at Children’s Hospital
When Kendra Kaufman walked into to a recent follow-up appointment with surgeon Dai Chung, M.D., the only help she needed to steady her steps came from ankle-foot-orthotics. -
August 19, 2014
Keeping an eye on blast trauma
Understanding the cellular and molecular responses of the eye to blast injury could guide new treatment development. -
June 12, 2014
Powers helped launch ‘Nighthawk’ imaging service
Vanderbilt’s Thomas Powers, M.D., has learned to see exceptionally well in the dark. -
March 20, 2014
‘Doctor shopping’ common among trauma patients
“Doctor shopping,” or going to multiple doctors for narcotic prescriptions, is prevalent among more than 20 percent of orthopaedic trauma patients, according to a Vanderbilt study released at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting in New Orleans. -
March 17, 2014
Vanderbilt Trauma surgeons speak out against proposed motorcycle helmet legislation
Despite 40 years of definitive data that confirms increased deaths and medical costs in states that do not support universal motorcycle helmet laws, members of Tennessee’s legislature have again this year filed legislation — Senate Bill 548/House Bill 44, Helmet Exemption for Certain Motorcycle Operators — to amend the state’s law so that wearing a motorcycle helmet would be optional for riders 25 and older. -
March 10, 2014
Southwest Airlines provides Vanderbilt patients with free flights
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October 29, 2013
Vanderbilt to study use of plasma on LifeFlight
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will participate in a national trial to see if outcomes for critically injured patients with uncontrolled bleeding can be improved by administering plasma to these patients while in flight to the hospital.