Spine Surgery
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Bone and Joint Franklin thrives on team approach
Spine surgeon Byron Stephens, MD, works closely with physiatrists who treat patients with nonsurgical options at Vanderbilt Bone and Joint Franklin. Read MoreFeb 8, 2018
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Over-the-phone physical therapy initiative helps ease spine patients’ pain
Spine surgery patients at risk for poor recovery can benefit from cognitive-behavioral based physical therapy, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study. Read MoreJan 7, 2016
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Study to explore spinal cord stimulation to ease paralysis
A Vanderbilt neurosurgeon is looking to recruit patients with paraplegia to investigate whether intraspinal microstimulation technology can restore complex body movements. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Study explores best ways to manage spinal surgery patients
Kristin Archer, Ph.D., DPT, assistant professor of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has received $1.7 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study postoperative management for degenerative spinal conditions. Read MoreMar 6, 2014
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VUCast Newscast: Vanderbilt on “Grey’s Anatomy”
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s weekly newscast highlighting research, experts, students, sports and everything Vanderbilt: A Vanderbilt doctor’s amazing surgery lands on “Grey’s Anatomy” Scientists create a breakthrough bug repellant A Vandy minister’s actions honored by the White House [vucastblurb] … Read MoreNov 4, 2011