Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

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.

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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.

By VUMC News and Communications

July 12, 2012

Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center offering pre-concussion baseline tests to community athletes

By VUMC News and Communications

January 5, 2012

Orthopaedics academy honors Spindler’s research

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September 1, 2011

Vanderbilt launches sports concussion center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has created a special program to integrate and standardize the care of athletes and others who suffer concussion.

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March 2, 2011

A better picture of bone strength

A component of some MRI scans reveals that “soft” components, like collagen and collagen-bound water, are important players in bone strength.

By VUMC News and Communications