In the realm of healthcare, where one-size-fits-all solutions often dominate, ORTHOKnox stands out as a beacon of personalized care, putting patients at the forefront of their treatment journey. Tailored Treatment Plans: At ORTHOKnox, the commitment to customized care begins with the recognition that no two patients are the same. The orthopedic, interventional spine and physical…
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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…
Common Baseball Injuries and How to Treat Them
Baseball is a physically demanding sport that can put a lot of repetitive stress on the body. As a result, it is not uncommon for baseball players to experience overuse injuries as well as traumatic injuries. Some of the most common overuse orthopedic injuries in baseball include: Shoulder: The rotator cuff is a group of…
How Orthopedics Can Help Your Summer Health
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…
How Bad Is My Arthritis?
There are various types of arthritis, but in the world of orthopedics we deal mostly with osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease. When a patient is shown an x-ray of their painful joint and told they have arthritis the natural next questions is “how bad is it?” When describing the severity of arthritis in a…
The Pool Is OPEN!
Summertime is upon us and with warmer weather exercising outside becomes more appealing, but it is just so hot! Typical outside exercises such as running or riding your bike you are working mostly muscles on the front of your body and can often leave you over heated. With swimming you also work muscles on the…
An Overview of ORTHOKnox Orthopedic Clinic
We strive to offer the best care possible at ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics. Our on-site physical therapists, board-certified surgeon, and dedicated physician assistants work together to return our patients to their active lifestyles. We are here for you and want you to feel welcome in our clinics, so here is an overview of our orthopedic clinics below!…
Best Orthopedic Clinic in Town: Reasons to Visit ORTHOKnox
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 …
Visiting an Orthopedic Doctor in the New Normal: What You Need to Know
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…
Bone Health Tips for Older Women
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…