EXPERT
Dr. Frank Clarke Holmes, MD
Sports Medicine Specialist
- Nashville, TN
- Accepting new patients
It’s Time To Start Treating Your Arthritic Knee Like Your Car
“Orthopedic Maintenance”…that’s a term you may start to hear, especially in our practice. For years, patients have been led to believe that in the case of their arthritis, there’s...
Here are 4 reasons why some people DON'T want to see an orthopedic doctor (and why they should re-think that decision!)
1) "I was told I have arthritis, and there's nothing that can be done for it. ". . . more than ever, we have numerous tools in the toolbox to treat symptomatic arthritis and also,...
5 Reasons to Either Have or Avoid a Steroid/Cortisone Injection
Steroid, often called “cortisone,” injections have been used in orthopedics and other specialties for several decades as potent anti-inflammatories. In recent years, they’ve become...
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Inexperienced Runners Make Leading to Injury
1) Training for a ½ or full marathon when you’ve never run a 5K or 10K- because of variability of muscle types, bone density, running mechanics, and the efficiency of oxygen consumption,...
Am I a Candidate for Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections?
Platelet-rich plasma injections have taken the orthopedic world by storm. Why is this? They are safe. They are natural. They can be done in the office in a short period of...