Millions of people experience shoulder pain each year, and one of the most common causes is a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff injuries were first recorded in 300 BC by Hippocrates when he noted the prevalence of injuries associated with tendons in the shoulder. While the prevalence of rotator cuff injuries remains the same today,…
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Top 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Injuries
With the twinkling lights on rooftops, sparkling ornaments on the tree, and holiday parties, it is the most wonderful time of year! But with these holiday decorations and festivities, comes the risk of injury. It is one of the busiest times of year for urgent care centers. Placing that star on top of the tree…
Common Knee Injuries in Fall Sports
With school back in session, fall sports are in full swing! Yes, that means football and cheerleading! Golf and tennis! Cross country and track! And girls’ soccer and volleyball! It is time to lace up your cleats or put on your fan gear. Either way, you should be aware of the common knee injuries that…
OrthoKnox redesigns website with a blog
OrthoKnox recently redesigned our practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning patient education library. We will be blogging about the latest information regarding research and advancements in orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, and physical therapy. The blog…
Turkey Creek Medical Center Opens New Orthopedics Unit
Step onto the fourth floor of the Turkey Creek Medical Center and the atmosphere is dramatically different in the new Tennova Center for Orthopedics. “The great thing about it is that it’s a dedicated unit,” said Benjamin Youree, chief executive officer of Turkey Creek Medical Center. “When you are coming in for your knee replacement,…
Welcome to OrthoKnox
Never before has the future of our healthcare in America seemed so volatile and uncertain. From a physician standpoint, I am bombarded almost daily with new challenges mandated by our government, insurance companies, and third-party managers, all of whom place themselves between the doctor and the patient. The goal of many of these changes is…