Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has established partnerships with two local colleges to offer interactive instruction in orthopaedic surgery and demonstrate an exciting profession that continues to grow in-demand. Nichole Franco, KOC’s orthopaedic operating room manager at UT Medical Center, said her clinical team sought collaborations with South College and Roane State Community College to introduce surgical technology students to the … Read More

Inclement weather may impact hours for KOC locations. Monday, Feb. 2 KOC Sevierville: Closed (Patients will be contacted to reschedule or can do so here: bit.ly/KOCschedule) All other KOC locations and services will have normal hours. Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center and University Orthopaedic Surgery Center patients should arrive as scheduled unless otherwise notified. Check back here or follow us on … Read More

As icy and frigid weather hit most of East Tennessee, providers with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic offered treatment for patients and tips to avoid weather-related injuries. KOC physician assistant Kadie Orenstein treated patients at KOC Urgent Care-University and saw a variety of injuries, from patients slipping on ice around their homes, to those participating in winter sports like skiing or snowboarding. … Read More

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be more active? We love to see our patients set goals to add more movement to their lives. However, jumping in full force can lead to injury and burnout. Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic surgeon Dr. David Cooper sat down with WBIR and says it’s better to take small steps and build up slowly. … Read More

Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic have performed a successful total ankle replacement at Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center, the first procedure of its kind to take place at any Knoxville outpatient surgery center. The new option is possible due to insurance changes allowing total ankle replacement patients to select a surgery center over a traditional hospital setting for their procedure. … Read More

In observance of the holidays, our offices will have adjusted hours as we head into the new year. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday, and we’ll see you in 2026!

In observance of the holidays, our Urgent Care clinics will have adjusted walk-in hours so our team members can spend time with their families.

Dr. Robert Ivy is retiring at the end of 2025 after 31 years as a hand surgeon, many of which were also spent serving as president of Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. He has made a lasting impact on the Knoxville community, including patients, physician colleagues and staff. “Dr. Ivy’s wisdom, compassion and leadership demonstrated what it means to be a KOC … Read More

Have you heard of a “snowboarder’s fracture”? Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic foot and ankle specialist Dr. Mary Crowe said a fracture of the talus is so specific to snowboarders that it’s named for them and can happen when a foot is pulled up and twisted. Slopes have recently opened at Ober Mountain in Gatlinburg. Dr. Crowe talked with WBIR about how … Read More

Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) has been recognized as a 2025 Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) for the fifth consecutive year for practicing the highest patient safety standards. The facility is one of only 37 surgery centers nationwide to receive the competitive award and the only one recognized in the Knoxville area. The honor is presented by The Leapfrog … Read More