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Finding a Better Way
Parkwest Patient is Region’s First to Benefit from New “GPS” Technology It’s the perfect pairing of technology and human intellect. Using precise measurements, surgeon Justin Kennon, MD, navigates a...
Medicare Scam for Free Medical Equipment
TOC will never call patients and request Medicare ID numbers over the phone. If you receive a call from someone offering you a free brace that will be billed to Medicare, hang up immediately. If...
Humana Announces Launch of Two National Value-Based Programs
For Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Total Shoulder Replacement Procedures LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sept. 10, 2020 — Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced an...
Tennessee Orthopedic Practices To Merge Into One of Nation’s Largest Orthopedic Networks
Tennessee orthopedic practices to merge into one of nation's largest orthopedic networks Three Tennessee orthopedic practices plan to merge into one of the nation's largest orthopedic care networks...
New Member Announced To American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
In July 2020, Justin C. Kennon MD was elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member. Candidate membership in ASES is a privilege and an honor...
Hip Fracture Leads to Tumor Discovery
“He Saved My Life” Deborah Bunner had no plans for a hip replacement. Believing she suffered from arthritis, she endured significant pain in her hip over the past four years. “It was excruciating. I...
Shouldering a Burden of Pain
3D design customizes joint replacement for Parkwest patient For some people, retirement means rest and relaxation or getting away from it all. For Blair Minton, 68, you might say retirement has gone...
Success After Shoulder Surgery
Pam Willis lived with pain in her left shoulder for many years. A retired Knoxville realtor, the 68-year-old now works part‐time at a women’s clothing store in Pigeon Forge, where she had trouble...
Covenant Health And Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Partner With Sevier Co. Schools
Sevier County school officials announced Covenant Health and Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOC) are now the exclusive sports medicine providers to Sevier County student athletes. TOC and Covenant...
Groundbreaking Robotic Surgery
Dr. Ryan Dabbs, who lives just outside Farragut, recently has performed the first robotic total knee replacement surgery in the state using the newest ZimmerBiomet ROSA device. A board-certified...
TOA Sponsors Visit Knoxville Sports
Community means everything to us. For over 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to invest in our community with our time and our resources whenever possible. Our most recent endeavor is as the Official Orthopedic/Athletic Training Practice for Visit Knoxville Sports. Visit Knoxville Sports hosts a variety of athletic event and we are honored to provide them with athletic trainers. We encourage everyone to attend these exciting competitions!
Investing In Oak Ridge’s Healthcare
Many small towns and rural communities are facing a shortage of available healthcare services, but Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic is working to bridge that gap. Their two clinics in Oak Ridge serve...