Physical Conditions
Why a Level I Trauma Center Matters
Where would you want to be in an emergency? In this article: The region's only Level I Trauma Center is at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (C...
Thomas E. Shuler, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma
(4.6 out of 5)
VTC Faculty
Carilion Clinic
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
"At Carilion clinic we have the technology and resources to diagnose and manage the full spectrum of orthopaedic conditions. I strive to use that technology to treat the whole patient and not just the Xray."
Videos
Carilion Clinic | Brachial Plexus Care
1 minute 47 seconds
Mr. Justus was involved in a severe motorcycle crash and was brought into Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a Level 1 trauma patient with several injuries. He was a candidate for a specialized nerve transfer procedure, the goal is to restore function from the brachial plexus injury causing the paralysis in his arm. Dr. Peter Apel and Dr. Cesar Bravo's training and expertise has lead to Homer regaining near full use of his arm. Lear more about Carilion Clinic Orthopaedic specialty care - https://carilionclinic.org/ortho This video was recorded prior to COVID-19 protocols and recommendations.
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Background
Medical School
- University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Fellowships
- University of Pittsburgh Med.Cntr
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
Internships
- Palmetto Health Richland/Prisma Health
NPI
- 1588638332
Residencies
- Greenville Memorial Hospital
Services
Conditions Treated
- Ankle arthritis
- Complex fractures
- Hip and knee arthritis
- Hip, knee, ankle and foot fractures
- Long bone fractures
- Major fractures
- Meniscus tears
- Nonunion and malunion reconstruction
- Pelvic and acetabular fractures
- Shoulder, elbow and wrist fractures
Treatments Offered
- Ankle replacement
- General orthopaedic surgery
- Hip and knee replacement
- Hip, knee and ankle ORIF
- Knee arthroscopy
- Long bone ORIF and
- ORIF foot
- Pelvis and acetabular ORIF
- Repair and reconstruction of nonunion and malunion
- Shoulder, elbow and wrist ORIF
Biography
Dr. Shuler earned his medical degree at the University of South Carolina and completed his internship at Richland Memorial Hospital. After completing a residency at Greenville Memorial Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology at the University of Pittsburgh.
At Carilion Clinic, Dr. Shuler is director of Orthopaedic Traumatology at Carilion Medical Center. An orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, he is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, associate professor of clinical orthopaedics and director of orthopaedic education at University of Virginia School of Medicine, and preceptor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
At Carilion Clinic, Dr. Shuler is director of Orthopaedic Traumatology at Carilion Medical Center. An orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, he is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, associate professor of clinical orthopaedics and director of orthopaedic education at University of Virginia School of Medicine, and preceptor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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