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Tearing your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) can be an emotionally devastating injury, especially if you’re an active individual. Whether it happened on the soccer field, during a basketball game, or simply while running, the road to recovery can feel daunting. However, with advancements in medical technology and proper rehabilitation, the vast majority of individuals are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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