Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Archive — Page 11 of 12
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December 12, 2013
Boston surgeon recounts marathon bombing’s lessons
Just before 3 p.m. on April 15, two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Of the estimated 27,000 runners and 500,000 spectators present, three people were killed and 281 injured. Preparation, execution and teamwork — along with a large dose of luck — kept casualties to a minimum, according to Mitchel Harris, M.D., chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. -
November 21, 2013
Study finds limited resources for injured surgeons
Nearly half of orthopaedic surgeons sustain at least one injury during their career and, in many cases, the resources available to them are inadequate, according to a Vanderbilt study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. -
October 31, 2013
Knowing who their physician is boosts patient satisfaction
Knowing who your doctor is — and a couple of facts about that person — may go a long way toward improving patient satisfaction, according to a Vanderbilt study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. -
October 10, 2013
Effort focuses on mental health of young athletes
The rate of mental illness is more than twice as high for those ages 18-25 than those 50 and older, and participating in college athletics can add even more mental pressures for young adults. -
May 1, 2013
Children’s Hospital offers playground safety tips for spring
As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury-free. -
March 6, 2013
USA Today: Gunshot wounds drive up government health care costs
As advocates and politicians debate gun control issues, economists say gun injuries and deaths have cost billions in court proceedings, insurance costs and hospitalizations. Manish Sethi, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, has studied healthcare costs associated with gun violence and is quoted. -
October 2, 2012
VU study shows no gender gap in sports concussions
A new study conducted to review symptoms and neurocognitive findings in male and female high school soccer players revealed no gender-related differences.