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
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
Some KOC Urgent Care clinic hours will be impacted over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Learn more about KOC Urgent Care
KOC Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Chelsea Stanford recently sat down with WATE Living East Tennessee’s Amber Lynn Carroll to discuss KOC’s tradition of providing preparticipation physical evaluations (PPEs) as part of the KOC mission to support student-athletes and overall physical wellness in East Tennessee. KOC has been hosting these physical evaluations for more than 35 years to offer parents a … Read More
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic has opened a new Urgent Care clinic at their Maryville location to provide walk-in orthopaedic care to Maryville, Blount County, and the surrounding communities. Experts at the walk-in clinic will treat patients experiencing acute orthopaedic issues including broken bones, sprains, or sudden joint pain with no appointment needed. This is one of seven convenient KOC Urgent Care … Read More
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic continues its long tradition of offering preparticipation physical evaluations for high school students to allow participation in athletics through the summer and upcoming school year. KOC, the region’s leader in orthopaedic sports medicine, has offered this service for more than 35 years as part of its mission to keep student athletes healthy and safe. The one-day clinic … Read More
Registration will be open June 5-19 Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is excited to host School Nurse Day, our annual educational event for school nurses. This one-day event will feature experts covering a variety of important medical topics. KOC School Nurse Day will be held on Thursday, July 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, located … Read More
By Dr. Kristen Ploetze What a beautiful time of year! Knoxville is officially blooming. As the dogwoods blossom across the city, folks are heading back out into the garden. All that yardwork can take a toll on the health of our hands. Repetitive gripping from weeding and planting, and the constant grip of power tools, can cause our tendons to … Read More
We are thrilled to announce that 21 of our exceptional physicians at KOC have been recognized on CityView’s prestigious Top Docs 2025 list! These physicians have earned recognition in the categories of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedics, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, highlighting their dedication and expertise across the diverse range of specialties we offer. Year after year, we are proud … Read More
