Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Archive
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March 3, 2015
LifeFlight’s blood transfusion practices affirmed by new study
Research soon to be published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) shows that airlifted trauma victims who receive blood transfusions in the helicopter before arriving at a trauma center have a higher chance of survival. -
February 19, 2015
Mencio honored for service, dedication to military families
Gregory Mencio, M.D., director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, was recently honored for his long-term dedication to military families at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. -
January 15, 2015
‘Growing rods’ help ease surgical burden of scoliosis treatment
Physicians with Vanderbilt’s Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics have started to employ a new, advanced technology that uses magnetically controlled growing rods to correct scoliosis in young children, reducing the need for frequent surgeries and anesthesia in these patients. -
October 23, 2014
AAP honors Gregory’s efforts for concussion legislation in Tennessee
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September 3, 2014
Aggressive bone cancers build more blood vessels
A subpopulation of bone cancer cells may be responsible for driving clinically aggressive behavior, suggesting new treatment options. -
June 16, 2014
Factor impacts bone toughness
The factor ATF4 has a role in the toughness of bone and its resistance to fracture, suggesting new therapeutic targets. -
May 29, 2014
Mencio named to lead pediatric orthopaedic society
Gregory Mencio, M.D., director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has been named president of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA).