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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…

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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!…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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How Can I Improve My Joint Health?

Joint pain and irritation can interfere with your daily life, so we have compiled our top tips from ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics in Knoxville and Athens, TN, to improve your joint health below. These include exercise dos and don’ts, advice on what to eat and why, and the benefits of weight loss, quitting smoking, and seeking…

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What are your care options during COVID-19?

We have all made many adjustments this year while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be suffering from the increasingly common “decision fatigue” and are exhausted by mentally juggling and researching each decision to make sure you are doing what is best and safest for you and your family. When it comes to orthopedic care…

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Rotator Cuff Tear: Risk Factors and Symptoms

One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff tear is when a tendon in your shoulder no longer fully attaches to the head of your upper arm bone (humerus). This usually results from fraying over time that eventually causes a tear, but it can be caused…

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How to Prevent ACL Tears

A soccer player dribbles down the field and abruptly cuts right around a defender, only to fall to the ground clutching her knee. She reports a sudden popping sound and her knee “giving out.” She heads over to ORTHOKnox Urgent Care, and the doctors diagnose her injury as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. ACL…

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Top 5 Shoulder Surgeries That Can Be Done with Arthroscopy

What is arthroscopy of the shoulder? Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and repair joint injuries, which makes it ideal for shoulder surgeries. This minimally invasive surgery is an alternative to open surgery that requires large incisions. But what exactly is arthroscopy? During arthroscopic surgery, your surgeon will begin the operation by making small 5 mm…

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ORTHOKnox, Knoxville, TN
Phone (appointments and general inquiries): 865-251-3030
Address: 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite 209, Knoxville TN 37934

ORTHOKnox, Athens, TN
Phone (appointments and general inquiries): 865-251-3030
1031 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303

OrthoKnox provides comprehensive orthopedic services, sports medicine, and physical therapy to treat and rehabilitate injuries and degenerative conditions that affect the upper and lower extremities, including the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle.

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