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Multisite clinical trial to test new ACL repair procedure

Mar. 2, 2023—Vanderbilt orthopaedic surgeons are revisiting the method of used to repair torn anterior cruciate ligaments.

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Study tracks psychological intervention for ACL rehab

Jun. 28, 2018—Jun. 28, 2018—Professional athletes like Tom Brady, Derrick Rose and Megan Rapinoe had the grit to stay in the game after suffering anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, but the knee injury is often a career-ender for others.

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Orthopaedics academy honors Spindler’s research

Jan. 5, 2012—Kurt Spindler, M.D., Kenneth D. Schermerhorn Professor and vice chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, and the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) are recipients of the 2012 Ann Doner Vaughan Kappa Delta Award. Given by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Research Development Committee, the Kappa Delta Award recognizes outstanding manuscripts that focus on...

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