Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute Archive — Page 1 of 1

close-up of hand wearing wrist brace while typing
December 13, 2016

Broken shoulder leads to carpal tunnel syndrome surgery study

After injuring his shoulder, a psychology professor collaborated with his orthopedic surgeon on a study to see how quickly patients regained their typing speed after carpal tunnel surgery.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Smiling man in a light-colored shirt standing in a medical research laboratory, with bottles, equipment, and workstations visible behind him.
August 13, 2015

VUMC study shifts thinking on how bone fractures heal

New findings show that fibrin, a protein that was thought to play a key role in fracture healing, is not required, shifting understanding of how fractures heal.

By Leigh MacMillan
Worn beige plush dog toy with floppy ears, button eyes, a brown oval nose, and oversized paws, seated against a white background.
April 17, 2015

Stuffed animals bring bacteria to OR

Stuffed animals that pediatric patients bring to the operating room are a reservoir of bacteria that can be effectively sterilized in a household washer/dryer the day before surgery.

By Leigh MacMillan
A man and a physical therapist walk down a rehabilitation facility hallway while tracking a colorful ball suspended above them.
January 23, 2014

Rehab efforts help patient regain steps, golf stroke

When Doug Reinhard arrived at Vanderbilt in September 2012 he was in a wheelchair, couldn’t feel his feet and definitely could not swing a golf club.

By Craig Boerner
Three anatomical views of a human skeleton on a white background: front, side, and back.
December 6, 2012

‘Longevity’ gene has role in bone loss

A gene associated with long life participates in the normal regulation of bone remodeling and may have a role in bone loss associated with aging.

By Leigh MacMillan
A long-haired man in a blue shirt practices standing with parallel bars in a rehabilitation clinic while a physical therapist in an orange shirt speaks with him; a wheelchair is nearby.
July 26, 2012

‘Miracle man’ rolls down long road to recovery

He was going less than 30 miles per hour, but James Simmons’ motorcycle was no match for the car that pulled out in front of him on Lock 4 Road in Gallatin.

By Vanderbilt Health News