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Featured: Patient Stories

“I can walk. I can take care of my 3 grandchildren”

With Grateful Patient, Cheryl Bruce I can walk. I take care of my 3 grandchildren. I can do housework. My knees and hips don’t hurt, Oh my gosh, it was just life changing! I could not take care of these kids or even myself if I hadn’t had these operations. All my life I had careers that were tough on my body, I began working as a cook at a young age and spent many hours on my feet running...

Featured: Patient Stories

“I went from constant pain every time I walked or stood to no pain at all. That is life changing.”

With Grateful Patient, Harvey Kay Over 8 years ago, Harvey Kay began noticing sharp pain in his knees and groin.  It started gradually but seemed to come out of nowhere. He saw a general doctor, but when they saw it was a hip issue, he was sent to Campbell Clinic. Because he was only 35, Kay hoped the issue was not serious enough for surgery but, once he was x-rayed, it was clear he had Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) or hip...

Featured: Patient Stories

Back on the Half Pipe

With Grateful Patient, Trey Box I have been skateboarding for almost 15 years, it is my social circle and beyond that it’s such a huge part of my self-expression and ability to have a physical and creative outlet. Skateboarding is immensely important to my life.  I moved to Memphis in Spring 2021. The day after I moved in, I went skating and got injured. I knew something was wrong immediately but didn’t know how serious it was. I got recommended...

Featured: Foundation News

Meet the New Campbell Clinic Foundation Chief Staff Officer, Dr. John R. Crockarell

On January 1, 2026, John R. Crockarell, Jr., M.D., M.B.A., took the role of Campbell Clinic Chief of Staff, succeeding Frederick M. Azar, M.D., who has served with distinction in the role for sixteen years. Dr. Azar was recently appointed to serve as the University of Tennessee – Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering Harold Boyd Chair and will continue to see patients and contribute to Campbell Clinic’s mission as a physician and partner following the transition....

Featured: Education

Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Advance Practice Provider Orthopaedic Fellowship ProgramLaunch: 2026

The APP Fellowship will prepare APPs for independent practice in orthopaedic surgery through immersive clinical and surgical training and mentorship.

Featured: Outreach

Drs. Anne and Richard Hayes Honor Mentorship, Training with Education Suite

Drs. Anne and Richard Hayes embody the spirit of giving back and investing in those who follow in their footsteps.

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