Carol Grossman was living with constant knee pain. Years of maintaining an active lifestyle took their toll as sports injuries began affect her ability to do what she loves. That’s when Carol decided to seek help from the Bone and Joint Institute. Upon inspection, her physician informed her that, although she would require knee replacement […]
Nearly 90% of Americans will suffer from back pain during their life. While it often resolves itself, there are many patients whose pain impacts their quality of life, and they are unable to do the things they love. Two of Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee’s spine specialists John Klekamp, M.D., and Zachary Kalb, D.O., […]
The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee’s orthopaedic surgeons performed their first outpatient procedures this week at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Center. Located at 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Suite 100, in Franklin, TN, the outpatient surgery center is a joint venture between Williamson Medical Center and Bone and Joint Institute physicians. […]
Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee’s board-certified shoulder specialists Ian Bryam, M.D., Christopher Stark, M.D., and Todd Wurth, M.D., recently sat down to discuss the evolving field of CT-guided shoulder replacement technology and the significant advancements being made. We are live with Dr. Byram, Dr. Stark and Dr. Wurth discussing CT-guided shoulder surgery. Have questions […]
When Zach Mayfield took the football field, he was expecting a game like any other. But the Ravenwood High School linebacker ended the evening in a cast. “I was at kickoff during the football game, and I went in for a tackle. I guess I landed on my thumb,” Zach said. “After it happened, their […]
The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee’s sports medicine specialist Jim Fiechtl, M.D., and Williamson Medical Center’s director of Athletic Training Jay Moore recently sat down to answer questions from the community about sports concussions. Q: What causes a sports concussion? Fiechtl: A sports concussion is caused by some sort of force that has been […]
The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee has named Dave Kempfert the new director to lead physical and occupational rehabilitation services located in its new, state-of-the-art orthopaedic facility.
At the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, we understand that care goes far beyond physical healing. In addition to being a nationally recognized orthopaedic specialist, Paul Thomas, M.D., has been helping patients heal, both physically and emotionally, for decades. During Thomas’ high school years in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., his mother worked for general surgeon Dr. […]
The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee has opened a satellite office in Tollgate Medical Plaza, located in Thompson’s Station. The orthopaedic practice opened to patients Monday, Nov. 26. It’s important for us to be accessible to more patients in more communities,” Darren Harris, MBA, CEO of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, said. […]
This position statement was developed by the surgeons of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee after collectively reviewing the most up-to-date scientific studies of biologic therapies. There is an increasing interest in the use of biologic products, including stem cell and PRP therapies, as modalities for treatment of the musculoskeletal system. As orthopaedic surgeons, […]
