Campbell Clinic Foundation

03/13/2026

This week: The ABCs of AAOS… D if for DEFINE.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was founded in 1933 by Dr. Willis C. Campbell, and since then, seven additional Campbell Clinic surgeons have been presidents of this worldwide leader. Most recently, Dr. Frederick Azar, pictured with current president, Dr. Wilford Gibson, and AAOS publications manager, Lisa Moore.

The Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education tin the world and advocates for patients and patient well-being. Today, they have more than 39,000 members!

The Campbell legacy impacts every aspect of Orthopaedic medicine and has defined leadership for nearly a century.

Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics

03/12/2026

This week: The ABCs of AAOS… C is COACHING!

For more than 100 years, Campbell has been training orthopaedic surgeons, from physicians fresh out of medical school to veteran surgeons refining skills and integrating new techniques and technology into their practices.

A key element is coaching, and it encompasses exposure to all facets of medicine, patient care and mentorship.

Six residents participated in AAOS this year, presenting research papers, scientific posters, and attending sessions to further surgical and leadership skills.

The Campbell culture of coaching is strong!
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics

03/11/2026

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) are traumatic or stressful events during childhood (ages 0-17) (abuse, neglect, household substance abuse, close family member mental illness, family incarceration, and domestic violence, etc.). Children who screen positive for ACEs might benefit from social or psychological support. The Campbell Clinic and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Pediatric Orthopedic team studied the ACE Childhood Trauma Test results for 213 new patients of a Level 1 Pediatric Hospital Fracture Clinic over 1 year. 35% had at least one ACE. Patients with at least one ACE were more likely female, live in a single parent home, have obesity, or have mental illness. This study - published in the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (JPOSNA) - provides insight into positive screening on the ACE Childhood Trauma Test for patients at an urban hospital pediatric fracture clinic. Providers and administrators should consider the psychological and social support available for these patients.�

03/02/2026

What do these three orthopaedic surgeon leaders have in common?! A LOT, including a passion for teaching, sharing expertise and serving patients with excellence. This week, during the annual meeting, we mark a big milestone in and history!

02/27/2026

🎉 Today is Thank a Resident Day! 🎉

If you see one of our orthopaedic residents today, please take a moment to thank them or offer a word of encouragement. A quick “I appreciate you” or “You’re doing a great job” goes a long way.

Our residents work incredibly hard every day, and today, our leaders and team recognized their dedication and commitment to excellence this a video ➡️🙏

🔗 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v-i7jm3mAqs&pp=0gcJCb4KAYcqIYzv


Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics

02/25/2026

🎥 The latest episode of cityCURRENT’s The Spark features the Campbell Clinic Foundation and how “Creativity, Culture (and Commitment!) Drive Care.

🙏 Thanks to Jeremy C. Park, WKNO - 91.1 FM Memphis, ABO, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics and the many partners who work together to move lives.

🔗 https://citycurrent.com/2026/02/the-spark-creativity-culture-and-care/

02/24/2026

The latest episode of cityCURRENT’s “The Spark,” features the Campbell Clinic Foundation. How do creativity, culture, and commitment come together? You’ll see right here! 🎥

Huge thanks to cityCURRENT, WKNO - 91.1 FM Memphis, Jeremy C. Park, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, and ABO Marketing & Communications!

🔗https://citycurrent.com/2026/02/the-spark-creativity-culture-and-care/

02/05/2026

How Orthopedic Health Protects Your Heart | Joint pain may be doing more than slowing you down — it could be affecting your heart.

01/22/2026

Update Crosstown 10K 🥶❄️

Due to weather predictions which would make a run unsafe, the Crosstown 5k/10k set for Saturday is now a virtual run. That means no slipping and sliding on snow and ice, but runners can run on a treadmill or in a neighborhood within a week and time themselves on an app (info on the virtual procedures will be sent to registrants by Start2Finish Events.)

Meanwhile packet pickups set for Thursday at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Clinic, Friday at Southern Security Federal Credit Union and Fleet Feet Memphis are postponed until next week, January 29 and 30. Additionally, Church Health is hosting a tee shirt pick up in the West Atrium on January 30 from 4 - 6 pm for those preferring to come to Crosstown Concourse. This may also involve beverages and snacks. More on this soon.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, and most of all, thanks you for your support of Church Health.

01/19/2026

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving."
- Martin Luther King Jr.

01/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that John R. Crockarell, Jr., M.D., M.B.A., has been elected Chief of Staff, succeeding Frederick M. Azar, M.D., who has served with distinction in the role.

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.

Dr. Crockarell brings nearly 30 years of clinical and academic experience to the role, having joined the Campbell Clinic team in July 1997. A specialist in total joint replacement, Dr. Crockarell is a Professor in the UT-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and a respected leader in adult orthopaedic reconstruction, including hip and knee replacement and revision surgery. He completed his medical degree at the University of Tennessee-Memphis, residency at UT-Campbell Clinic, and a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Mayo Clinic.

01/07/2026

Join our team… and drive orthopaedic knowledge, quality patient care, innovation and well-being.

And did we mention have a heckuva great experience with an internationally-recognized, nimble, growth-minded team?!

🔗 https://campbell-foundation.org/job-opportunities/

Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
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