Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee

As we emerge from the holiday chaos, we always seem to jump right into to planning for the new year – cleaning up, setting goals and organizing schedules. However, it’s also important to take time to address your physical and mental well-being so you can be your best self for those around you. Holiday festivities…

Exploring the past, present, and future of joint replacement surgery with Preet Gurusamy, M.D., uncovering advancements that improve lives and mobility In the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future and taken on a reflective journey throughout his life. Cold-hearted and greedy, Scrooge…

Originally published in the Williamson Herald — With fall athletic seasons coming to an end, many athletes are starting to address injuries and make a recovery plan for the off season. While patience is required with any kind of injury, ACL injuries require special dedication and persistence to heal, especially if the athlete expects to return to…

Originally published in the Williamson Herald — Scotty Wild, DPT, SCS, and Chris Justice, DPT, share expert insights on recovery timelines and rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes Fall sports are well underway, with many teams already playing in the playoffs and tournaments. With so many practices, games, matches and general wear and tear, injuries come with the…

by Colin Looney, M.D. — More than 16 million Americans are currently living with a disease caused by smoking, which is the leading cause of preventable death. Smoking-related diseases can harm nearly every organ in the body, causing cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and much more. What many people may not know is that tobacco use…

Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee will host the third annual Skeleton Gala on Oct. 26, in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin.  The masquerade event is Bone and Joint Institute’s primary fundraiser and benefits the Williamson Health athletic training program and scholarships for students who will be pursuing health science degrees in college.…

Originally published in the Williamson Herald — It can be hard to find the right time to address recurring back pain. Between our busy schedules, the rumored risks of many procedures and the daunting task of locating the source of pain, many people simply learn to live with discomfort. But a solution to a pain-free life…

Richard Gibson, M.D., Discusses Concussion Prevention and Treatment for High School Athletes Originally published in the Williamson Herald — If students are to excel academically, they have to also be cared for physically. Head trauma, like concussions, can cause students to fall behind on their schoolwork as they let their brains recover. Because concussions are more…