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Dr. Rauls 2022 Medical Provider of the Year

Dr. Russ Rauls was honored by the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce as a 2022 Medical Provider of the Year during the Annual Banquet & Membership Meeting, held Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Vada Sheid...

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Knox Orthopaedics

Complete Orthopaedic Excellence Since 1983

Knox Orthopaedics, located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, offers bone and joint disease evaluation, treatment, and surgery; less invasive total joint replacement surgery (hip, knee, shoulder); arthroscopic joint surgery (knee, shoulder, elbow, and wrist); open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release; sports medicine; and industrial orthopaedics.

Mountain Home Surgery Center

Outpatient orthopaedic surgery is performed at the Mountain Home Surgery Center (located adjacent to the nearby Ozark Eye Center). The innovative surgical facility is a state-certified ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) and provides a convenient alternative for patients.


Meet Our Team of Board Certified Surgeons:

Thomas E. Knox, M.D., ABOS, FAAOS, FAANA

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Arkansas Orthopaedic Society, Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), Fellow of Arthroscopy Association of North America (FAANA)

Russ B. Rauls, M.D., ABOS, FAAOS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Arkansas Orthopaedic Society, Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)

Jason P. McConnell, M.D., ABOS, FAAOS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Arkansas Orthopaedic Society, Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)

Don Franklin III, M.D., ABOS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Sports Medicine Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

We have a complete on-site radiology department, state-of-the-art MRI and physical therapy. Our team and staff provide quality health care in a comforting environment to meet individual needs.


Joint and limb braces - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Durable Medical Equipment

Knox Orthopaedics’ Durable Medical Equipment (DME) department offers treatment specific bracing options which may be prescribed by our providers.

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MRI Machine - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Diagnostic Testing

In order to provide the most personal and comprehensive medical care possible, Knox Orthopaedics utilizes a variety of diagnostic X-ray tools within the facility.

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Doctor performing a knee surgery - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Surgical Procedures

Knox Orthopaedics provides both inpatient and outpatient orthopaedic surgical services.

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Therapist working with patient's knee - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Therapy & Rehab

Your doctor will collaborate with our experienced therapists to provide care to help you return to your highest level of functioning. We will integrate our skilled treatment techniques with...

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Accepted Insurance Providers

We participate in most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Below are some common providers that we work with.
Please contact your insurance provider to verify that your coverage is accepted.

AETNA - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Allwell - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
AmBetter - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Cigna - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
GEHA - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Health Advantage - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Humana - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Humana Military - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Medicare - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Multiplan - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Tricare - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
UMR - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
United Healthcare - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
VA - US Department of Veterans Affairs - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
 
WebTPA - An AmWINS Group Company - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Medicaid - Orthopedics, Mountain Home, Arkansas