Knee replacement surgery, a transformative procedure aimed at alleviating chronic knee pain and restoring function, is a significant decision requiring careful consideration. Here’s a concise yet comprehensive overview to equip you with the necessary details. Purpose and Need: Knee replacement surgery becomes an option when conservative treatments like medication and physical therapy fail to provide…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Orthopedic Care for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be a debilitating condition, affecting your ability to perform everyday tasks and enjoy your favorite activities. Whether it’s caused by an injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions, seeking proper orthopedic care is essential for effective treatment and long-term relief. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the various aspects of orthopedic care for…
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 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…
Timeline for a Joint Replacement
Whether you need a new knee, hip, or shoulder, the process of a joint replacement can be broken down into three phases: presurgery, surgery, and recovery. The presurgical period encompasses the initial orthopedic consultations and sometimes conservative treatment (if you do not immediately need surgery). If conservative treatments do not work, then you will need…
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…
Women and Orthopedics: Musculoskeletal Health in Female Patients
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…