Dr. Russell McKissick
Co-Medical Director
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2001)
- BS, Lipscomb University (1997)
Undergraduate:
- David Lipscomb University (Biology) - Nashville, TN (1997)
Medical School:
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN (M.D. 1997- 2001)
Internship:
- University of Texas Health Science Center, General Surgery, San Antonio, TX (2001-2002)
Residency:
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX (2002-2006)
Fellowship:
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX (2006-2007)
Areas of Expertise
Medical Doctor, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery credentials.
Orthopaedic sports medicine, with interest in shoulder injuries/surgeries and joint replacements.
Team physician and sport medicine.
Biography
Dr. Russell C. McKissick joined Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance after completing his fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine and joint replacement in San Antonio, Texas, in 2007. He finished his residency in orthopaedic surgery and his general surgery internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was a membe...
Read More »Dr. Russell C. McKissick joined Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance after completing his fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine and joint replacement in San Antonio, Texas, in 2007. He finished his residency in orthopaedic surgery and his general surgery internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Dr. McKissick graduated Magna Cum laude from Lipscomb University in Nashville with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He currently lives in Murfreesboro with his wife, Stephanie, and his three sons and one daughter. He enjoys water and snow skiing, spending time with his family and participating in church activities.
Dr. McKissick sees patients with all types of orthopaedic problems with a special interest in sports medicine, shoulder surgery, and Joint Replacement. He also serves as a team physician for MTSU and Co-Medical Director of the Athletic Training Program at MTSU, as well as, team physician for Rutherford County Schools.
Publications
McKissick RC, Gilly JS, DeLee JC. Salter-Harris Type III Fractures of the Medial Distal Femoral Physis: A Fracture Pattern Related to the Closure of the Physis. Am J Sports Med. 36: 572-576, 2008.
Schultz WR, McKissick RC, DeLee, JC. Tibial Tunnel Widening After Hamstring Tendon Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: The Effect of Supplemental Aperture Fixation With Autogenous Bone Cores. Am J Sports Med. 35: 1725-1730, 2007.
Presentations
“Salter-Harris Type III Fractures of the Medial Distal Femoral Physis: A Tillaux Fracture Equivalent?” Alamo Orthopaedic Society Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 20-22, 2007.
“Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle.” 34th Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine. San Antonio, TX. January 18-20, 2007. &nbs...
Read More »“Salter-Harris Type III Fractures of the Medial Distal Femoral Physis: A Tillaux Fracture Equivalent?” Alamo Orthopaedic Society Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 20-22, 2007.
“Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle.” 34th Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine. San Antonio, TX. January 18-20, 2007.
“Sports Medicine Case Conference.” 34th Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine. San Antonio, TX. January 18-20, 2007.
“Tibial Tunnel Widening After Hamstrings ACL Reconstruction: the Effect of Supplemental Aperture Fixation” Schultz, WR, McKissick, RC, DeLee, JC. Poster presentation at 2005 AAOS Meeting in Washington, D.C.
