Nashville Hip Institute at TOA

09/05/2025

Most snapping hips are harmless, but sometimes the cause is deeper like ischiofemoral impingement. This condition involves muscle irritation between bones in the pelvis and thigh.

Hard to diagnose. Harder to ignore.

With ischiofemoral impingement, the quadratus femoris muscle gets entrapped between the ischium, and the lesser trochanter.

09/03/2025

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is like your car’s front end being out of alignment—causing uneven “tread wear” on your hip joint. Symptoms show up when that wear starts to catch up. Here is what else you should know 👇
https://nashvillehip.org/femoroacetabular-impingement-fai-hip/

09/01/2025

Today we honor the dedication it takes to keep moving forward—on the job, in recovery, or in life.

From all of us at NHI at TOA Nashville, thank you for letting us be part of your journey. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and restful Labor Day!

08/28/2025

- We love hearing from our patients—and this one left us speechless! Donna’s hard work and spirit took her straight to the top (literally!).

Here’s to the climb, the steps, and the strength it takes to get there!

"Beth, thank you so much for everything you did to get me ready for Banff. We had an amazing time. I want you to know that I climbed a mountain...2.5 miles up and 2.5 miles down! I was exhausted, but it was so worth it. Almost 20,000 steps that day!" – Donna C.

08/27/2025

Med school, month 1: “What have I done?”
Month 2: “Am I behind already?”

You’re not. Everyone’s overwhelmed at first. Learn how to build your foundation without burning out.

For new medical students, the first months of training can feel relentless. Learn how to keep your head above water while building a solid foundation.

08/26/2025

Labrum vs. Cartilage – Know the Difference

Your hip labrum protects the articular cartilage, which cushions the joint.
· Labral tears? Often repairable.
· Cartilage damage? Harder to heal—and often the "wild card" during surgery.

During a labrum repair, labrum can simply be sutured back to the rim of the acetabulum & will heal. The articular cartilage is usually smoothed.

08/22/2025

Pain shouldn’t hold you back.

At the NHI at TOA, our Physical Therapy clinic helps patients—from pro athletes to parents on the go—get back to doing what they love, without pain.
Because healing is personal—and we’re with you every step of the way.

The mission of NHI Physical Therapy is to be a global resource in providing world class clinical care, that incorporates the latest in technology.

08/21/2025

Before applying to a residency program, ask yourself:
✅ Does this support my long-term goals?
✅ Will I thrive in this environment?
✅ Do I feel welcome here?

Fit > Rank. https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/tips-assess-physician-residency-program-fit-applying American Medical Association

Program directors offer guidance on finding the right fit for your GME training by reflecting on goals, doing research and asking key questions.

08/19/2025

Is it really bursitis?

If your hip pain isn’t getting better with rest, injections, or physical therapy, it might not be “just inflammation.”

Abductor tendon tears—especially in the gluteus medius—are a common cause of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS), especially after age 40.

Sometimes the damage is silent—only showing up on MRI.
If you're struggling with hip pain, ask if imaging is the next step.

Abductor tendon injuries are a common source of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) that fails to respond to conservative treatment.

08/14/2025

08/13/2025

You remember where you were.
You remember who you were with.
These games weren’t just games—they were college football legends in the making.
Here are the Top 25 College Football Games of the Past 25 Years 👇

Welcome to Sports Illustrated’s College Football Quarter-Century Week. We will look back at the past 25 seasons in college football, ranking the top 25 teams, q

08/12/2025

You don’t become the “Godfather of Hip Arthroscopy” without changing the field forever.

But Dr. Byrd says it best: “The hips are attached to patients…to people who have their own lives to live.”

At the NHI at TOA, his decades of innovation are paired with compassion—treating every patient like they matter, because they do.

://nashvillehip.org/Dr. Byrd, a proud native Nashvillian, is a third generation physician to serve the Ten...