Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Young athlete’s case illustrates concussion’s lingering effects

Cannon County High School basketball player Rebekah Faulkner doesn’t remember much about colliding with a rival player during a training camp game early this summer.

By VUMC News and Communications

Increase seen in sports-related injuries, Vanderbilt offers free sports safety clinic, safety tips for parents and coaches

By VUMC News and Communications

Event set to tackle youth sports safety

Doctors and safety experts from the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will host a free sports safety clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mathew School in Franklin, Tenn.

By VUMC News and Communications

August 23, 2012

Gregory joins CDC brain injury panel

Andrew Gregory, M.D., associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, will play a key role in improving the clinical care of youth with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).

By VUMC News and Communications

August 9, 2012

Young patient’s cancer battle inspires hometown

Maryville, Tenn., tucked in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, has a population of just 27,000, but it seemed like every one of its residents rallied around 20-year-old Brently Mancini when he was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue cancer.

By VUMC News and Communications

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.