OrthoKnox recently redesigned our practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning patient education library. We will be blogging about the latest information regarding research and advancements in orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, and physical therapy. The blog…
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Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Replacement Surgery!
Are you one of the 16 million Americans with shoulder pain and function loss because of arthritis? Are you thinking about total shoulder replacement surgery, but fear it’s too costly or risky? A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows that not only is total shoulder replacement surgery (arthroplasty) less expensive, but it is also…
Turkey Creek Medical Center Opens New Orthopedics Unit
Step onto the fourth floor of the Turkey Creek Medical Center and the atmosphere is dramatically different in the new Tennova Center for Orthopedics. “The great thing about it is that it’s a dedicated unit,” said Benjamin Youree, chief executive officer of Turkey Creek Medical Center. “When you are coming in for your knee replacement,…
Sometimes the best intentions do not end with the desired results!
My son Austin is a motivated and dedicated high school track and cross country runner. He has struggled with tibial stress syndrome (a lower leg condition that is on the spectrum between shin splints and a stress fracture) for nearly 20 months now. Austin has lofty goals; he wants to perform well for personal satisfaction…
My Achilles Heel
As I begin my exercise routine for the summer my Achilles tendonitis kicks in. It shouldn’t surprise me but it does every time. It’s the pain in my heel that reminds me that I shouldn’t take too much time off of exercise and shouldn’t jump back into it too aggressively when I do. Achilles tendonopathy/tendonitis…
Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems that I see. Many patients present with an acute onset of pain and know exactly how the pain started, such as the patient who is lifting weights in the gym and feels a ripping sensation in the front part of his shoulder. Other patients may have…
Customer Service
For my first blog, I can’t think of a more appropriate topic than customer service. When a physical therapist charges for physical therapy services provided, they typically charge service codes that specify the service was provided “direct one-on-one”. There are service codes that can be utilized for services provided to a group; however, this is…
Over Achievers: Listen to your Therapist
Having provided physical therapy services for nearly 20 years, I have observed numerous patient attitudes. There are the classic over achievers, there are the patients that do only what they are told, and then, unfortunately, we have the patients that are not truly motivated. The unmotivated patient follows the saying; you can lead a horse…
Restoring Quality of Life Through Innovation
Those who desire a restored lifestyle and are seeking the latest technology in knee or hip replacement may benefit from the MAKOplasty® solution. Turkey Creek Medical Center’s list of patient innovations continues to grow as its Joint Replacement Center announces another first, MAKOplasty® anterior hip replacement surgery. With more than 46 million Americans suffering from…
New Adventures
For the first time in 12 years, we have been able to choose where we want to live! After spending the last 4 years on active military service we are very excited to be in Knoxville and looking forward to establishing roots in such a wonderful community. Professionally, I can’t wait to get involved in…