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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…
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…
You may be working toward summer fitness goals, trying to balance work and summer fun, and focusing on eating healthier, which is all fantastic! With all of this effort you are putting into your health, do not neglect orthopedics! You can improve your orthopedic health at home through your exercise, diet, and summer plans. We…
Have you scheduled an appointment with your orthopedic surgeon to discuss treatment for your injury but aren’t sure what you need to do before you go? Your doctor and the clinic’s staff are professionals who will help guide you through your appointment, but you can make the most of your time with your orthopedic surgeon…
Hip pain is, unfortunately, a common complaint among women of all ages. The hip is the ball and socket joint between the thigh bone and the pelvis, and women often report pain or stiffness in the groin or on the outside of the hip. This pain when you walk, climb stairs, run, or even at…
When it comes to orthopedic care in Knoxville and Athens, Tennessee, ORTHOKnox has got you covered. With its on-site physical therapists, board-certified surgeon, and dedicated physician assistants, you can rest easy knowing you and your family are receiving the best treatment. Why should I visit ORTHOKnox? They stay up-to-date on all of the latest medical advancements …
We’ve come a long way since the beginning of COVID-19. Vaccines are now widely available, cases fluctuate and rise and fall, and new variants are spreading. While we can’t revert to how everything was before COVID-19, we can adjust to a “new normal.” Most of us would welcome some sense of structure and normalcy, but…
As we age, our bones can naturally lose some density. But many women (about 1 in 3) can develop osteoporosis, in which your bones lose density to the point that they can become weak and prone to fractures. Most women develop osteoporosis around the time of menopause (as if we needed another charming side effect…
Is orthopedic care for women different than men? It’s no secret that males and females are biologically different, which means that orthopedic care for these sexes varies. There are differences in hormones, connective tissues, and skeletal structure (ex: wider pelvis in women). Knowing these differences can help your orthopedic doctor understand the risks and prevalence…
Building strong bones and maintaining them as we age is key to bone health. With proper nutrition and exercise, we can give our skeleton an assist in staying healthy. We have compiled our top tips from ORTHOKnox orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville and Athens, TN, to improve your bone health below. Some of these tips may…
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