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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
Do I Need Surgery if I Have a Rotator Cuff Problem?
If you feel like you are having pain in your rotator cuff, it’s important to speak to your physician to confirm that is the issue before obtaining treatment.
Bikini Incision Anterior Hip Replacement Surgeon in Knoxville, TN
Minimally Invasive Anterior Hip Replacement with a Bikini Incision in Tennessee With his extensive experience and commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Conrad Ivie provides personalized...
Why Your Orthopedist Cares About Osteoporosis: Ensuring Bone Health for a Stronger Future
When you think of visiting an orthopedic specialist, you might envision consultations for joint pain or recovery from a recent fracture. However, what you may not realize is that your orthopedic...
10 Questions To Ask Your Orthopedic Provider
10 Questions To Ask Your Orthopedic Provider It’s essential to take an active role in your orthopedic care. At Tennessee Orthopedic, we’re a team working towards the same goal: improved mobility,...
12 Questions To Ask When Visiting an Orthopedic Clinic
12 Questions To Ask When Visiting an Orthopedic Clinic The process can feel complicated if you’ve never been to an orthopedic clinic. Your family doctor may have a broader view of your health in...
What Not to Do After Hip Replacement Surgery
Your surgical team at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance wants your hip replacement recovery period to be smooth and complication-free. While each patient’s journey post-surgery is unique and influenced...
Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgeon in Knoxville, TN
In this article, we’ll explain what to expect after arthroscopic shoulder surgery including what kind of pain you may experience.
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Dr. Dabbs, Now Offering Persona IQ® , the World’s First and Only Smart Knee Implant for Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr. Ryan L. Dabbs with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is now offering Persona IQ®, the world’s first and only smart knee implant granted De Novo status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for...
Go to The Experts First – Orthopedic Walk-In Clinics
Orthopedic walk-in clinics are designated to treat injuries or illnesses that directly affect the body's bones, joints, and ligaments. If you go to an expert provider specializing in orthopedic...
Is Knee Replacement Surgery Painful?
Knee replacement surgery is proven to provide pain relief, improve mobility and quality of life, but it has a reputation of being painful. Learn more here.
ACL Injury – What Should I Do If I Tore My ACL?
If you think you’ve torn your ACL, here is what to do to reduce your pain and prevent your knee from incurring further damage.
Hip Arthroscopy Recovery: Timeline and Expectations
Every year, millions of people have pain in their hips. However, conservative, non-invasive treatments like cortisone shots or physical therapy can help with many less severe conditions causing pain...