Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Julie Donovan, RN, CNOR, works with patient Julie Byrd-Jenkins at Orthopaedics Outreach Day. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 23, 2025

Orthopaedic Outreach Day ‘resets the soul’ for patients and volunteers

Thirteen patients received free orthopaedic surgeries, including five sports cases, six hand/upper extremity cases and, for the first time, two foot and ankle surgeries.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Kristin Archer, PhD, DPT
September 19, 2025

Kristin Archer, Rogelio Coronado honored by the American Physical Therapy Association

These are part of the APTA’s annual Honors & Awards Program, which celebrates people who have made extraordinary contributions to the profession through research, education, service and clinical practice.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Keith Cole, DPT, PhD. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 15, 2025

Keith Cole receives grant to conduct integrated research on mobility, cognition and aging

Older adults experiencing dual decline are at greater risk of developing dementia than those with changes in only one area. 

By Evan Dorian
September 2, 2025

NFL webinar to address player health and safety for all ages

The webinar will bring together a group of experts from the youth, high school and college levels — including Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Youth Sports Health Center.

By Craig Boerner
Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville is located on Anderson Lane North in the Indian Lake Community.
August 29, 2025

Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinics in Franklin and Hendersonville offer evening, Saturday hours

With no appointment necessary, patients can walk in and be seen by orthopaedic specialists trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute injuries and chronic conditions.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Alex Diamond, DO, MPH. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
August 11, 2025

Alex Diamond named to national Health and Safety Advisory Council

The advisory council is a part of the National Council of Youth Sports, a leading organization representing youth sports in the United States.

By Jessica Pasley
August 4, 2025

Institute for Medicine and Public Health becomes ‘Institute for Population and Public Health,’ names Kristin Archer its strategy lead

The institute engages faculty across the organization in research, training, education and community activities aimed at translating knowledge into better health.
By Holly Fletcher
June 12, 2025

Youth Sports Health & Safety Conference focuses on physical and mental health of pediatric athletes

The event, open to general practitioners, trainers, physical therapists, coaches, teachers and concerned families is Friday and Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.
By Danny Bonvissuto
May 29, 2025

VUMC ranked in the top 1% of sports medicine research hospitals in the US

The recognition honors the quantity and quality of the sports research authored and published by Vanderbilt University Medical Center physicians and researchers. 
By Danny Bonvissuto
December 9, 2024

Two years after being hit by a car crossing James Robertson Parkway, Betsy Williams climbs the Capitol steps to thank everyone at VUMC who helped save her life

"The list of miracles is long," she says.
By Danny Bonvissuto
November 8, 2024

VUMC plays active role in training today’s military medical personnel

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is extensively involved in partnerships with the military that both assist individuals as they transition out of service to be civilian veterans and help active-duty military medical personnel maintain their critical skills needed during deployment.
By Jill Clendening
October 21, 2024

Joint effort: Annual VUMC event provides free orthopaedic surgeries

This year, more than 60 participating surgeons, fellow and resident surgeons, attending anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, surgery center staff and Spanish interpreters volunteered on an August Saturday to help those who couldn’t otherwise afford it.
By Danny Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024

Alex Diamond to chair national high school sports medicine advisory committee

Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, was recently named the chair of the National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Associations Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.
By Jessica Pasley