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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
How to Treat a Labral Tear
How to treat a labral tear, a step by step guide. What is a Hip Labral Tear? A hip labral tear affects the ring of cartilage, or labrum, that goes around the outside of the socket of the hip joint....
Surviving a Broken Neck on the Way to Surgery
The cervical vertebrae, or neck, are made up of seven bones. They hold the head up and link it to the shoulders and the rest of the body. A broken neck is what most people call a fracture or break...
3 Tips When Your Foot is Broken Inside Your Boot
A broken foot involves an injury to the bone. You could break your foot in a car accident or if you just trip and fall. The damage caused by a broken foot can vary, and fractures can be anything...
Top Questions to Ask During Your First Orthopedic Appointment
Having your first orthopedic appointment? When you go to an orthopedic doctor for the first time, it can be hard to know where to start. Planning questions to ask ahead of time can help both you and...
What are The Signs of Poor Spine Health?
As we all know, the spine is important to our posture and balance. However, not many realize just how important the spine is when it comes to other simple daily tasks. As a result, many go about...
Rotator Cuff Tear or Impingement: Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder injuries are very common in young, athletic people and the aging population. There are numerous causes of shoulder pain with the two most commonly occurring in the small space between the...
Common Orthopedic Injuries to Avoid This Summer
Summer is here, you know what that means; good weather and outdoor fun! The more active one becomes, the higher risk of injury. From sports injuries to overuse from yard work, here are some of the...
National Osteoporosis Month 2022
Regardless of age, race, or gender, healthy bones are vital for everyone. Bones are living tissues that are constantly regenerated and destroyed. Medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle...
Golf Injury Prevention: 10 Easy Ways To Stay Healthy On And Off The Golf Course
Think golf isn’t dangerous? After all, it’s not like football or hockey where high-velocity impacts are part of the game. And yet, thousands of golfers are injured every year. Just because golf is...
How Can Orthopedic Physicians Help With Osteoarthritis Treatment?
There are few health conditions more painful and debilitating than osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions of people in the United States and around...
5 Top Skiing Injuries & How to Avoid Them
As the most popular winter sport, skiing can provide many health benefits. Not to mention it’s great fun. However, there are a number of injuries associated. Learn more.
What Is Knee Arthroscopy Procedure?
Knee arthroscopy involves inserting an arthroscope, or telescope, into your knee joint to see inside and treat conditions of the knee.