If you are looking for an orthopedic care provider in the Tri-Cities area — Johnson City, Kingsport, or Bristol — choose Watauga Orthopaedics. Since 1950, we have served the Tri-Cities communities and provided for the orthopedic needs of its residents. Our healthcare providers have decades of experience and believe in excellence, compassion, and patient-centric care.
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Tri City Orthopedic Care: How to Choose the Best Doctor for Your Injury
Musculoskeletal injuries (injuries to the bones, joints, or soft tissues) are not uncommon, and many of them require specialized care to ensure proper healing. Orthopedic doctors are medical professionals who specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. When looking for an orthopedic doctor, it is important to not only consider one who has
Read MoreFAQs About Orthopedics
If you have musculoskeletal pain or an injury, you may be unsure of where to go for the specialist medical care you need. For everything from arthritis to muscle pain to back pain, an orthopedist is your answer. Here, Dr. Aiken has compiled a quick and informative list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers
Read MoreWays to Manage Lumbar Pain at Home
Low back pain – also called lumbar pain – is often due to inactivity, poor posture, improper lifting, degenerative spine conditions, or arthritis in the back. If you have been working from home, whether because of the pandemic or because you prefer to work from home, then you are at a higher risk of developing
Read MoreHip Fractures and Osteoporosis: How Are They Related?
Hip fractures and osteoporosis. These problems are not reserved for people of advanced age. Often, they can begin as early as your fifties. Let’s look at the relationship between broken hips and brittle bones and what you can do to stay healthy, mobile and independent. What Is a Hip Fracture? A hip fracture happens when
Read MoreL1 Thru S5: Identifying the Source of Your Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions to send people to see an orthopedic doctor. Everyone will experience low back pain at least once in their life, and when this happens, there is a tendency to want to self-diagnose. While low back pain is often managed well without surgery, it could be
Read MoreLinks Between Degenerative Disc Disease and Neck Pain
Between each set of two adjacent vertebrae in the spine – which extends all the way from the neck to the lower back – is a cushion composed of cartilage called a disc. These discs throughout the spine work together to enable you to bend and move your back, but they do tend to degenerate
Read MoreIs it safe to drive following an orthopedic procedure?
The answer to this question largely depends on the type of orthopedic procedure you undergo. While there is no regulation that prohibits you from driving immediately after surgery, it is your personal responsibility to drive safely and keep not only yourself but others safe while on the road. There are a number of considerations you
Read MorePelvic Insufficiency Fracture
People who have osteoporosis are especially vulnerable to getting a pelvic insufficiency fracture. It is a type of stress fracture that occurs when the pelvic bone is unable to withstand normal stress and pressure due to the bone’s weakened state. Osteoporosis is defined as a loss of bone density wherein the bones lose their elasticity
Read MoreCommon Hamstring Injuries
Athletes and gym enthusiasts are familiar with hamstrings and how they are vital components for flexibility and mobility in the legs. While hamstrings are strong and flexible, it is possible to overexert them, which can cause injuries. Here is more information on what hamstrings are and how they can sustain injuries. What Are Hamstrings? Hamstrings
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