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An Introduction to Bone and Joint Health

Don't Let Pain Keep You Out Of The Game! 

Problems with your knees, back or shoulders can take away one of the most precious liberties - your independence. From tenderness when you try to pick up the kids or grandchildren to staring at the steps wondering how you'll make it to the top, the simplest activities can all of a sudden seem impossible. Life's too short to live with pain. With the right treatment, you don't have to. And with the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, you don't have to go far to find a team of orthopedic specialists who have dedicated their professional lives to fixing your pain.

Health Fact: 90% - the percentage of patients who experience dramatic pain reduction following knee replacement surgery.


Is it time for you to see a doctor?

Some pain you can live with. Other pain is a clear sign that it's time to see an orthopedic specialist, such as:

  • Severe pain or stiffness that limits everyday activities
  • Pain that's still present even when lying down or resting
  • Swelling that does not improve
  • Deformity such as bowing of the legs along with knee pain
  • A lack of improvement with other treatments or anti-inflammatory medication
     

Our orthopedic surgeon provides the following services and more:

  • Joint Repair & Replacement
  • Fracture Treatment
  • Sports Medicine
  • Joint Revision
  • Arthroscopic Surgery

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