PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, with host Scott Walker, he sits down with Daphne David, President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, and Dr. Russell McKissick, an orthopedic surgeon with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA).

On today's program, talk revolved around the rapidly evolving landscape of orthopedic care in Murfreesboro and how new technologies—including robotics and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques—are significantly reducing hospital stays and improving patient outcomes. Dr. McKissick shares insights into treating common sports injuries, the complexities of spinal stenosis, and the modern approach to joint replacements, noting that many patients now return home the same day as their procedure.

Daphne David highlights the hospital’s strategic growth and ongoing efforts to ensure the community is prepared for the significant population surge expected over the next decade. Whether you’re a high school athlete or focused on joint health in your 70s, this conversation offers essential tips on staying active, underscores the importance of physical therapy, and emphasizes the value of having physicians dedicated to keeping Middle Tennessee moving.