Shoulder Arthritis Treatments As you go about your daily life, you may experience shoulder pain and irritation when performing necessary tasks, such as while putting on your coat to go for a walk or while mixing your extra-thick batch of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough. You may find yourself hesitating to perform any movements…
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Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears and Treatments
Millions of people experience shoulder pain each year, and one of the most common causes is a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff injuries were first recorded in 300 BC by Hippocrates when he noted the prevalence of injuries associated with tendons in the shoulder. While the prevalence of rotator cuff injuries remains the same today,…
Tired of Knee Pain? Informational Lunch on Knee Replacement Using Robotic Technology
If you or someone you know has been suffering from knee pain, join Dr. Ryan Mitchell, Orthopedic Surgeon at ORTHOKnox for an informational lunch. You will learn more about Makoplasty robotic assisted knee replacement surgery and how it may help lead to faster recovery times, improved mobility, and decreased pain. During the lunch, Dr. Mitchell…
Knee Osteoarthritis and Treatments
Many patients suffer from the pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis which interferes with their daily lives. At ORTHOKnox, a new and innovative treatment for patients with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis (OA) who need partial or total knee replacements is MAKOplasty®. During this procedure at ORTHOKnox, the surgeons control a robotic arm using…
Top 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Injuries
With the twinkling lights on rooftops, sparkling ornaments on the tree, and holiday parties, it is the most wonderful time of year! But with these holiday decorations and festivities, comes the risk of injury. It is one of the busiest times of year for urgent care centers. Placing that star on top of the tree…
Preventing Training Injuries in 5k and 10k Races
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, some of us are planning a day of family fun and feasting and at the same time, training for November 5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons! ORTHOKnox is excited for Knoxville’s upcoming races, has tips for preventing injuries during training, and is on standby in case of a stress fracture, hamstring…
Football Injuries and Treatments: Get The Right Care Off the Field
IT’S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE! Fire up your grills, spice up your favorite chili recipe, and gear up in your team’s colors! At ORTHOKnox, we are so excited to cheer on our local teams but also know that each tackle carries a risk of injury, and it is important to give injured players the best…
Orthopaedic Urgent Care at ORTHOKnox
Decided to toss around the football with your son and accidentally landed awkwardly on your ankle on Saturday morning? Instead of trying to navigate the emergency room and exposing yourself to germs, head over to ORTHOKnox! No appointment? No worries! We now offer Orthopaedic Urgent Care at our ORTHOKnox Turkey Creek location! Convenient for you,…
Youth Sports Injury Prevention
Youth Sports Injury Prevention: How to Keep Your Child on the Field You toss a soccer ball, lacrosse stick, sport bags, and various gear into the trunk of your mom van, make sure your kids are buckled up, and drive off to their first soccer and lacrosse practices of the season. After dropping them off…
Sprains vs. Strains
SPRAINS VS STRAINS You lace up your sneakers, grab your keys, and head to the greenway to start your run. Just twenty steps in, you accidentally step off the sidewalk and your ankle twists. You sprained it. Or maybe you strained it. Regardless, you are in pain and can’t run. This is a common occurrence…