WBIR Highlights Success of Scoliosis Surgeries with KOC’s Pediatric Team

East Tennessee teenagers Bristol and Jett describe growing discomfort before undergoing successful spinal fusion surgeries. Both Madisonville teens told WBIR they were diagnosed with scoliosis in childhood and experienced increasing pain and posture problems as they grew. Bristol and Jett each underwent spinal fusion surgery with KOC’s pediatric surgeons, including Dr. J. Jay Crawford, and are both now starting school … Read More

KOC Kick-Off Classic Returns Aug. 14-15

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will host its annual KOC Kick-Off Classic for Knox County high school football teams and fans to get a glimpse of the competition before the regular season begins. Venue Update: The KOC Kick-Off Classic scheduled for Thursday, August 14, will now be held at Central High School located at 5321 Jacksboro Pike. All schedules will remain … Read More

KOC Maryville Jamboree to Highlight High School Football August 15

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will sponsor the annual KOC Maryville Jamboree, offering Blount County area football teams and fans an opportunity to preview the competition before the regular season begins. The orthopaedic provider has been part of the event for more than 35 years as a way to further its mission to support student-athletes, schools and the community. “This is … Read More

WATE Speaks with KOC’s Dr. Kyle Boden on Athlete Safety in Summer Heat

WATE spoke with KOC sports medicine physician Kyle Boden about how to protect student-athletes playing sports in the summer heat. Here are excerpts from the interview and story: This summer the heat has been intense, with temperatures running high across the region. For many young athletes, football practice has already started just before the school year officially begins. WATE 6 … Read More

KOC Weisgarber Offers Urgent Care July 5

KOC is Closed July 4. All KOC offices will be closed on July 4 so our physicians, providers and staff may spend time celebrating with family. However, Urgent Care at KOC Weisgarber will be open Saturday, July 5, for walk-in orthopaedic care. KOC Urgent Care Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. KOC Weisgarber1422 Old Weisgarber Road (865) 231-9500 *All other Urgent Care … Read More

KOC Welcomes Atlanta Falcons Director of Performance Science for Inaugural Sports Medicine Symposium 

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) partnered with Prisma Health and Blount Memorial Hospital to host a groundbreaking coaching conference offering sports medicine training and insight for local coaches, athletic trainers and healthcare professionals who work with student-athletes. WATE’s Casey Kay looked deeper into the issues changing sports medicine at the high school level. WVLT’s Rylee Robinson also explored the significance of … Read More

Dr. Amber Luhn Discusses KOC’s School Nurse Day on WATE

KOC Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Amber Luhn recently sat down with WATE Living East Tennessee’s Amber Lynn Carroll to discuss KOC’s 15th annual School Nurse Day. Each year, KOC hosts this one-day educational seminar to provide an opportunity for school nurses across East Tennessee to expand their knowledge and skills and connect with fellow professionals. School nurses are frontline caregivers, supporting the … Read More

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic Offers Training Event for School Nurses                              

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic will host its annual School Nurse Day in July, and registration is open now through June 19. This one-day educational seminar is an opportunity for school nurses across East Tennessee to expand their knowledge and skills and connect with fellow professionals. “We’re proud to bring together specialists from across the region to share valuable information with school … Read More

Make dog-walking a PAWS-itively good time with your best friend

By Dr. Kristen Ploetze Here at KOC, we love our pets! It can be hard to acknowledge that they do come with additional risks to our health. From 2001 to 2020, the estimated number of adults seen at emergency departments for dog-walking injuries increased significantly, from 7,300 to 32,300 a year. Over 50% of these patients sustained injuries to their … Read More