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Brachial Plexus: Traumatic Nerve Injuries
The brachial plexus are nerves that conduct signals to the shoulder, elbow, and hand muscles and provide feeling in the arm. If these nerves become injured you can lose function, sensation, and experience pain. Some injuries to the brachial plexus are minor and brief, while others are severe and can cause permanent disability. These injuries[…]
Medal of Honor recipient Al Lynch Reception and Presentation
Please join Hughston on May 2nd at the National Infantry Museum for a Meet-the-author, Book Signing, and Presentation by Medal of Honor recipient Al Lynch. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Tennessee Physicians Carry on the Hughston Legacy
Our physicians at Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics are continuing Dr. Hughston’s vision of exceptional orthopaedic care and legacy of sports medicine. Featured on Nashville Medical News Blog, an article written by the Hughston Foundation’s Dennise Brogdon gives us insight into Dr. Hughston’s history and vision. “In Columbus, Ga., and in orthopaedics, Jack C. Hughston, MD, is[…]
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Recognized as a CMS 5-Star Rated Hopsital
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital is among only 293 hospitals in the nation that were recognized as 5-star hospitals by CMS, last week. This rating is based on the following categories: Timely and effective care Complications and deaths Unplanned hospital visits Use of medical imaging HCAHPS Payment and value of care CMS assesses various metrics for[…]
Raymond Long, MD Wins Research Award
Raymond Long, MD presented his research “The Posterolateral Approach for Fixation of Posterior Malleolar Fractures” at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association’s national meeting held in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Dr. Long’s research video was selected as a top-three finalist from a host of submissions. https://vimeopro.com/orthotraumaassn/2015-surgical-technique-videos/video/246505092
Liposomal Bupivacaine
A New Option For Managing Pain After Surgery The use of opioid pain medicine, also referred to as narcotic medicine, has received much attention lately with the epidemic of patient addiction and the concern of over prescribing medications. The problem often begins with chronic pain or after a patient undergoes surgery. For the patient’s comfort,[…]
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy has gained in popularity over the past 20 years due to the minimally invasive nature of the surgery and the ability to address different types of disease or injury. Surgeons primarily use arthroscopic surgery (tiny camera and instruments inserted into the joint) to remove loose bodies, which are small pieces of cartilage (tissue that[…]
Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer Dick Vitale Cheers On Auburn University Hughston Style
Prior to the 2018 Auburn V. Kentucky men’s basketball game, Dick Vitale tweeted a video from the Auburn Arena. Do you see what we see? That’s one, big Hughston-style celebration! The Auburn Arena is electric! Auburn vs Kentucky ! 4pm est @espn @espnbob @AllisonW_Sports pic.twitter.com/4pO6DXRFjP — Dick Vitale (@DickieV) January 19, 2019
Pelvic Fractures
The forces required to fracture the pelvis of a person with normal bone structure are nothing short of massive. These types of forces are generally the result of high energy blunt trauma that occurs in extreme situations such as motor vehicle accidents or falls from heights. Approximately 8 to 10% of patients who sustain a[…]
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Explained
Today, there are 2 radically different kinds of total shoulder arthroplasties or replacements for individuals who suffer from severe shoulder joint pain due to arthritis or injury. While traditional shoulder arthroplasty has concentrated on replacing normal joint anatomy with plastic or metal components, the reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) involves not only replacing joint components,[…]
