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Humana Announces Launch of Two National Value-Based Programs 
For Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Total Shoulder Replacement Procedures LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sept. 10, 2020 — Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced an expansion of its value-based program portfolio with the creation of two…
30 September, 2020 Tennessee Orthopedic Practices To Merge Into One of Nation’s Largest Orthopedic Networks 
Tennessee orthopedic practices to merge into one of nation’s largest orthopedic networks Three Tennessee orthopedic practices plan to merge into one of the nation’s largest orthopedic care networks by January 2021. The merger includes Nashville-based Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Knoxville-based Tennessee…
18 August, 2020 New Member Announced To American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 
In July 2020, Justin C. Kennon MD was elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member. Candidate membership in ASES is a privilege and an honor only awarded to young orthopaedic surgeons who…
18 August, 2020 Hip Fracture Leads to Tumor Discovery 
“He Saved My Life” Deborah Bunner had no plans for a hip replacement. Believing she suffered from arthritis, she endured significant pain in her hip over the past four years. “It was excruciating. I know now that I was foolish…
13 August, 2020 Shouldering a Burden of Pain 
3D design customizes joint replacement for Parkwest patient For some people, retirement means rest and relaxation or getting away from it all. For Blair Minton, 68, you might say retirement has gone to the dogs. “My wife and I breed, sell…
9 August, 2020 Success After Shoulder Surgery 
Pam Willis lived with pain in her left shoulder for many years. A retired Knoxville realtor, the 68-year-old now works part‐time at a women’s clothing store in Pigeon Forge, where she had trouble reaching clothes that were hanging higher up…
18 June, 2020 Covenant Health And Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics Partner With Sevier Co. Schools 
Sevier County school officials announced Covenant Health and Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics (TOC) are now the exclusive sports medicine providers to Sevier County student athletes. TOC and Covenant Health will provide full-time athletic trainers at each of Sevier County’s five high…
11 June, 2020 Groundbreaking Robotic Surgery 
Dr. Ryan Dabbs, who lives just outside Farragut, recently has performed the first robotic total knee replacement surgery in the state using the newest ZimmerBiomet ROSA device. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dabbs specializes in hip, knee, shoulder, total joint and…
1 April, 2020 TOC Sponsors Visit Knoxville Sports 
Community means everything to us. For over 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to invest in our community with our time and our resources whenever possible. Our most recent endeavor is as the Official Orthopedic/Athletic Training Practice for Visit Knoxville Sports. Visit Knoxville Sports hosts a variety of athletic event and we are honored to provide them with athletic trainers. We encourage everyone to attend these exciting competitions!
5 March, 2020 Investing In Oak Ridge’s Healthcare 
Many small towns and rural communities are facing a shortage of available healthcare services, but Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic is working to bridge that gap. Their two clinics in Oak Ridge serve not only Oak Ridge, but the outlying areas as well. Recently,…
18 February, 2020