Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Archive — Page 12 of 13
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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. -
September 27, 2012
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. -
September 14, 2012
Increase seen in sports-related injuries, Vanderbilt offers free sports safety clinic, safety tips for parents and coaches
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September 12, 2012
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. -
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). -
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. -
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.