Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is excited to announce that construction has begun on its second location in Blount County. KOC Alcoa will be part of the Springbrook Farm development right off Alcoa Highway. “As demand for orthopaedic and outpatient services continues to grow, this facility expands our presence in Blount County, where we have provided comprehensive orthopaedic care for more than … Read More
Our annual holiday tradition at KOC Oak Ridge is back! We invite you and your family to our office at 90 Vermont Avenue to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, drink hot cocoa, and enjoy the magic of the season. Drop in Wednesday, December 10, Any time between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.! Please join us!
Wear festive gear and run, walk or stroll with your friends, family or coworkers, and let’s jingle all the way toward a cure. 2025 Jingle Bell Run – Knoxville, TN 12/13/2025 – 9:00 am at World’s Fair Park Amphitheatre Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic Director of Therapy Russ Johnson is this year’s Corporate Chair for the event and joined WATE to talk about how … Read More
In observance of Thanksgiving, our offices will have adjusted hours for the holiday week: Learn more about KOC Urgent Care and FAQs.
KOC surgeon Dr. Benjamin Weisenthal is the first to offer endoscopic spine surgery in East Tennessee. Dr. Weisenthal has performed more than two dozen of these ultra-minimally invasive spine surgeries as outpatient procedures with good results. WBIR highlighted the new procedure, which decreases the size of the incision to lower the risk of muscle trauma and scar tissue formation. Click … Read More
Hand, wrist or elbow pain can make everyday activities difficult. Find relief at KOC, where we have the largest team of orthopaedic hand specialists in East Tennessee. Our eight fellowship trained specialists provide expert, compassionate care for a wide range of concerns, including: If you’re experiencing discomfort, visit the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice, Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. With 10 convenient … Read More
Basketball season is underway for both youth and college athletes. WBIR spoke with KOC sports medicine specialist Dr. Amber Luhn to learn the most common basketball injuries and strategies to prevent them. Dr. Luhn offers insight on the best exercises and stretches athletes can perform to strengthen muscles and reduce the risk of injury. As a pediatric sports medicine specialist, … Read More
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy and how getting and staying active improves quality of life. KOC Therapy is offering new tools to provide quantifiable results for patients, athletic teams and insurance companies. Therapy Director Russ Johnson said KOC providers are now using technology like a microgravity treadmill and … Read More
Important notice for patients visiting: KOC University or University Orthopaedic Surgery Center (UOSC) 1600 Accelerator Way Thursday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Oct. 31 University of Tennessee Athletics is hosting the SEC Cross Country Championships on our KOC University campus. Our office, surgery center, urgent care, therapy, and MRI remain OPEN, but expect increased traffic and activity. Follow signs and traffic … Read More
Hand Care Corner at KOC By Dr. Kristen Ploetze It’s Pumpkin Time in Tennessee! Pumpkin carving is a favorite fall tradition for many families. Unfortunately, this time of year we see an uptick of injuries to tendons and nerves in the hand due to this beloved fall tradition. Below are some key hand safety tips to keep your pumpkin carving … Read More
