Evaluating a potential knee replacement surgeon in person is an essential first step on your knee replacement journey. You will want to choose someone experienced who will consider your personal treatment goals. You can research doctors online, but it is important to schedule a consultation with a doctor before deciding on who should perform your…
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Limitations Following Knee Ligament Surgery: What to Expect
After your knee ligament surgery, you may feel ready to jump into your recovery and return to your daily activities or sport as soon as possible, but you will have some limitations while you recover. It is important to plan ahead to avoid some recovery obstacles and build your knee strength over time. You will…
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica, medically known as lumbar radiculopathy, is a condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body, originating from the lower back (lumbar region) and extending down the back of each leg. This condition typically affects one side of the…
Treating Shoulder Pain at Any Age
A patient’s injury, treatment goals, medical history, preferences, and age all affect their shoulder pain treatment. Your doctor will carefully evaluate each aspect when determining what treatment plan will be most effective for your specific shoulder pain. Your personalized treatment plan from ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinic will include the following age-related considerations to ensure you are…
Welcome to Our New Physiatrist, Dr. Adam Epps!
We would like you to meet your new go-to Knoxville physiatrist, Dr. Adam Epps, who is joining ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinic! His specialty is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, which is also known as physiatry. Dr. Epps states, “I love the idea of not just focusing on a patient’s pain but also improving their function as well.”…
5 Signs You Should See an Orthopedic Surgeon
You don’t have to live with joint, muscle, or bone pain, and persistent pain could indicate you have an orthopedic injury that will worsen over time. If you are experiencing pain or any of the following signs, you should consider seeing an orthopedic doctor. At ORTHOKnox, our board-certified surgeon, Dr. David Hovis, MD, is available…
When to Go to an Orthopedic Clinic Instead of the ER
While emergency rooms are an essential part of health care and especially appreciated in emergency situations, they definitely have their drawbacks. The wait times in an ER can be long since most emergency departments see a high volume of patients and prioritize cases from most critical to minor. The goal of ER doctors is to…
How to Care for a Total Knee Replacement
The most important step in caring for your total knee replacement is choosing the right orthopedic clinic. You will want to choose an experienced surgeon and dedicated physical therapy team to ensure you get the best care for your total knee replacement. At ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics, we have a board-certified surgeon who is experienced in…
Shoulder Pain: Advice and Treatments
The right treatment for your shoulder pain will depend on the underlying cause, which could be temporary soreness, overuse, arthritis, or an injury such as a tear. Your treatment approach should be specific to your shoulder, but we have compiled our top tips to treat mild shoulder pain and how to seek treatment for persistent…
Knee Replacement: The Right Procedure at the Right Time
A knee replacement typically results in decreased pain, more restful sleep, and a more stable knee. As a result, patients can lead more active and overall healthy lives. But when is the right time to get a knee replacement and what are your surgery options? At the ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics in Knoxville, Tennessee, or Athens,…