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What Is ͏the ͏Treatment for a Rotator Cuff Tear? Aug 27th, 2024

Shoulder pain plaguing your life? You're not͏ alone. Over 2 million Americans annually struggle with some form of rotator cuff issues. This complex joint, essential for daily activities and capable of supporting significant weight, may become painfully inflamed when injured and create further inconvenience. This article will detail the causes...

What is an Orthopedic Surgeon? Jul 24th, 2024

Whether you're running after your kids, tackling hiking trails, or showing off your best dance moves, keeping your musculoskeletal system in great shape is essential. Otherwise, joint pain can really mess up your life. The constant ache in your knee or the stiffness in your shoulder can slow you down...

Who Is The Best Orthopedic Surgeon Near Me? Jul 24th, 2024

When it comes to helping people regain their mobility and live pain-free, orthopedic surgeons are invaluable. These healthcare professionals are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions affecting our bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments. Titan Orthopedics is a clinic that genuinely stands out in...

How do I Choose a Good Orthopedic Surgeon? Jul 23rd, 2024

Bones and joints are important to keep us moving, playing, and living life to the fullest. So, if you're dealing with an ache, pain, or injury in your musculoskeletal system, finding the right orthopedic surgeon is a crucial step towards a successful recovery from your musculoskeletal issue. Here at Titan...

What's The Difference Between A Neurosurgeon And A Orthopedic Surgeon? Jul 23rd, 2024

Back pain is a common issue that can significantly impact our daily lives.  Finding the right specialist for diagnosis and treatment is crucial for a successful recovery. However, when it comes to the spine, confusion can arise between two specialties: neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. Both deal with back problems, but...

Why Do Orthopedic Surgeons Hate Podiatrists? Jul 1st, 2024

We all have heard somewhere that orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists don't like each other. But is there any truth to this rumor? The truth is, that both orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists are important players on your foot health team. Orthopedic surgeons are like the all-around experts of the bone and...

It's FALL Season 2023 Oct 13th, 2023

Fall time in the midsouth is absolutely stunning. Memphis and the midsouth area is getting ready to show-out, filling our landscapes and skyline with a multitude of colors and textures. But while you are looking up and around at the natural beauty and enjoying the cooler air, beware that falls...

Pickleball Scores At Titan Orthopedics Sep 21st, 2023

If you have ever heard about or played Pickleball, then you probably already know that it is the fastest growing sport since coming out of the pandemic. Fortunately, the greater Memphis area is a supporter of this intergenerational fun and athletic pastime. There are at least 15 dedicated areas to...

Are Your Knees Letting You Down? Aug 17th, 2023

Have you ever experienced your knees buckling underneath you? Have you ever tried to get up from a chair and looked for something to hang onto, to help you get up? These are all experiences that bring patients to knee doctor specialist, Dr. John Lochemes, of Titan Orthopedics. And they...

Achilles & His Heel Jul 19th, 2023

What do you think of when I say “Achilles”? Maybe Achilles heel or Achilles the Trojan warrior. Even though Memphis and the greater mid south area is far from Ancient Greece, just for kicks and giggles, let's go way back to ancient times and review where and why the word...

Are You Prepared For Orthopedic Surgery Jul 1st, 2023

Have you been injured on your job? Do you have a workers compensation injury? Or maybe you are a weekend warrior or student athlete that went left when you should have gone to the right, and now you are preparing for an upcoming orthopedic surgery. If so, and you live...

What To Do When You Have Shoulder Pain? May 12th, 2023

Most weekend warriors, golfers, and student athletes in the greater Memphis metro area know what a rotator cuff is...or are at least familiar with shoulder pain. For those of us who have been lucky enough (knock on wood) to never have experienced a “frozen shoulder” or dislocated shoulder, as you...

Titan Orthopedics Unique In-House Physical Therapy Apr 23rd, 2023

Titan Orthopedics, with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. John Lochemes, serving the Memphis metro area, sets itself apart by providing “in-house” physical therapy with Physical Therapist Chris M. Valas, PT, DPT. This is just one of the very special and unique offerings of Titan Orthopedics conveniently located just off Highway 240 on...