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Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance provides specialized, dynamic care for virtually any orthopedic condition. We partner this professional care with a highly-trained, medical support team and advanced medical technologies, providing you a matrix of care that gets you back to daily activities as quickly as possible. Visit any one of our many locations in East Tennessee to receive the orthopedic care you deserve and the treatment you expect.
Recent Articles
Dr. Merrill White Appointed to The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Academy Board of Councilors
EXTRAORDINARY MILESTONE IN ANY ORTHOPEDIST’S CAREER Orthopaedic surgeon P. Merrill White, III, MD, was appointed by the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society to the Board of Councilors (BOC) of the American...
Tennis Elbow, Anyone?
You’ve heard of “tennis elbow”—a painful condition that includes pain along the outer part of the elbow, tenderness in the forearm, and pain with grasping or gripping. But tennis elbow affects more...
Flippin’ Over Our Flops!
Flip flops are the perfect beach and pool shoe for summertime! TOC podiatrist Kendale Ritchey says, “I am not against wearing flip-flops. They should just be worn for short durations, and not as...
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Oak Ridge Physical Therapy is Moving!
Beginning April 2, all physical therapy patients who had previously visited our Lafayette location will now be seen at the TOC Oak Ridge office. Patient satisfaction and successful outcomes have...
Knee Patient Pays it Forward
“Just do it!” is Dennis Kimbrough’s advice to those considering knee replacement surgery. “The longer you wait, the longer you’ll hurt.” The 63-year-old Kimbrough had endured knee pain for decades...
Here’s How Your Weight Affects Your Knees in Eastern Tennessee
How Can Your Weight Affect Knee Pain? Have you ever wanted to lose weight for an upcoming event or simply feel better? If you experience knee pain, there's another powerful reason to increase your...
Motion is Lotion for the Joints
A Physical Therapist Discusses Osteoarthritis I’ve been a physical therapist at TOC since 2005 and I’ve seen many patients looking for ways to minimize the discomfort of osteoarthritis. With OA, the...
Osteoarthritis
It happens to all of us – getting up in the morning and feeling those aches and creaks in our joints. That’s Osteroarthritis and it’s the most common joint disorder in folks 50 and older. Basically,...
Heat Related Illnesses in Young Athletes
There is no doubt about it! It’s HOT! In these are the dog days of summer, many young athletes are gearing up for school and team sports so parents and coaches need to know the signs of heat...
Arthritis: Let’s Start with the Basics
What is Arthritis? By: Harold E. Cates, Jr. M.D. Arthritis is a disease that affects over 46 million adults and children. But it’s not just one disease. It is actually a term used to describe over...
Sean Grace Ringside Physician for Mix Martial Arts Championship
The X Series Fighting Championships will invade the beautiful Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN on Saturday June 25, with X Series: Crossroads “Powered by Kinetik”. This will mark the...
P. Merrill White, III, MD, Elected to Academy Board of Councilors
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Orthopaedic surgeon P. Merrill White, III, MD, was recently elected by the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society to the Board of Councilors (BOC) of the American Academy of Orthopaedic...