Bone Infection Care
Bone infections can be difficult to diagnose and our serious conditions that require expert care. Our comprehensive team works together to diagnose and create a care plan that is right for you.
Conditions We Treat
We treat a range of conditions, including:
- Infected fractures
- Chronic bone infections
- Infected implants
- Infected prosthetics
- Orthopedic device infections
Meet Your Care Team
Titus L. DanielsMD, MPH, MMHC
- Gay Men's Health,
- General Infectious Diseases,
- HIV Prevention, Including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP),
- Infectious Diseases
Amir M. AbtahiMD
- Adult Orthopaedics,
- Cervical Spine,
- Lumbar Spine,
- Neurological Surgery,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics,
- Spinal Deformity
Courtney E. BakerMD
- Adult Orthopaedics,
- Joint Replacement,
- Orthopaedics,
- Pediatric Hip Surgery,
- Pediatric Joint Replacement,
- Pediatric Orthopaedics
Jennifer L. HalpernMD
- Adult Orthopaedics,
- Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics,
- Pediatric Orthopaedics,
- Sarcoma
Adam B. HicksDPM
- Adult Orthopaedics,
- Foot and Ankle Surgery,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics,
- Podiatry
Daniel JohnsonMD
- Adult Orthopaedics,
- Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors,
- Fractures,
- Joint Replacement,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics,
- Sarcoma
Joshua M. LawrenzMD, MSCI
- Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors,
- Cancer,
- Joint Replacement,
- Musculoskeletal Infection,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics,
- Sarcoma
William T. ObremskeyMD, MPH, MMHC
- Adult Orthopaedics,
- Fractures,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics,
- Trauma and Burn Surgery
Shaan S. PatelMD, BA
- Elbow Surgery,
- Fractures,
- Hand Surgery,
- Joint Replacement,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics,
- Shoulder Surgery
Gregory G. Polkowski IIMD, MSCR
- Adult Orthopaedics,
- Joint Replacement,
- Orthopaedic Surgery,
- Orthopaedics
Why Choose Bone Infection Care at Vanderbilt
- Expert care
Bone infections can be difficult to diagnose as symptoms develop slowly but infection spreads quickly. Finding care as soon as possible is critical. Our infectious disease and orthopaedic experts specialize in quickly diagnosing and treating bone infections.
- A team centered on your needs
Vanderbilt Health brings together specialized providers, advanced technology and research in one connected system. If your care is part of a more complex health concern, we’ll work with experts in all areas related to your care to tailor a treatment plan just for you
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure you receive the best possible care.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Bone grafting
- Limb salvage surgery
- Imaging scans
- Removal of infected bone
- Bone aspirations or biopsies
- Draining of infected area
- Medication