Vanderbilt Health Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
My Health at Vanderbilt Patient Portal Login
My Health at Vanderbilt Patient Portal Login

Tag: Bone Health

Orthopedics & Spine

What to expect after shoulder replacement surgery

A look at post-op pain control, recovery time and activity restrictions.

Orthopedics & Spine

Broken bones 101: What to do when your child gets a bone fracture

From first aid protocols to when to seek out a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, here’s what you need to know to be prepared for an injury.

Wrapping wrist injury with medical tape
Orthopedics & Spine

Orthopedic walk in clinic vs. ER: Which should you choose?

Weigh the advantages and disadvantages so you can be prepared during an emergency.

Closeup of a woman's lower legs as she walks on a road
Orthopedics & Spine

Before total hip replacement surgery: A conditioning program

The stronger your muscles are going into surgery, the better recovery will be.

Doctor viewing the spine model
Orthopedics & Spine

Degenerative disc disease is more common than you think

Have you recently been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease? You're definitely not alone. Here's everything you need to know about this common condition. 

back pain prevention and treatment
Health Topics

4 tips for back care in these warm, sunny months

Whether gardening, celebrating or exercising, keep these tips for back care in mind over the next few warm, sunny months.

Woman with back pain issues.
Orthopedics & Spine

Chronic and acute back pain exercises to keep you moving

A typical reaction to an aching back is to avoid movement. But activity will help more than bedrest.

Woman holding the back of her neck to relieve back pain.
Health Topics

How to relieve back pain while stuck inside? Stay active

A Vanderbilt spine physician provides guidance on easing and preventing back pain from the comfort of your own neighborhood.

A couple of runners stretching to avoid running injuries.
Wellness

How to avoid running injuries

Prepping for a race? Here's how to safely build your mileage to reach the finishing line injury-free.

Load More