Tally H. Eddings III, MD
Tally H. Eddings III, MD

Hip & Knee

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Blue Ridge Region

Asheville - Livingston

Dr. Eddings earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular biology from Vanderbilt University and continued additional research at the University of Georgia. Dr. Eddings graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1991. His residency and orthopedic training were completed at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedics. In addition, he has studied advanced orthopedic traumatology in Germany.

Dr. Eddings specializes in using computer-assisted navigation to perform joint replacements. His orthopedic practice focuses on total hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic treatment of shoulder and knee pathologies, fracture care, and sports medicine.

Other procedures performed include:

  • Arthroscopic repair of torn rotator cuff tendon
  • Partial distal clavical excisions
  • Repair of cartilaginous lesions
  • Repair of labral tears
  • Meniscal repair and debridement
  • Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Dr. Eddings and his three daughters have lived in Asheville since 1998 and are active members of the community. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, horseback riding, fishing, and spending time with his family.

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Education

  • Fellowship: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN
  • Fellowship: AO International, Unfallchirgie, Chirugische Klinik, Stadtisches Klinikum, Karlsruhe, Germany
  • Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN
  • Internship: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN
  • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Certifications & Licenses

  • North Carolina Medical Board License, 1998
  • Tennessee Medical Board License, 1992

Memberships & Societies

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, July 2000
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, 2002
  • Eastern Orthopedic Association
  • Southern Orthopedic Association
  • International College of Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Southern Medical Association
  • North Carolina Orthopedic Association
  • Buncombe County Medical Association

Honors & Awards

  • America’s Top Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgery, 2006
  • Best Poster, Residents’ Research Day, 1998
  • The Robert Coddington Research Award, Erlanger Medical Center, 1993
  • Vice President, Medical College of Georgia, 1991

Publications & Research

  • Management of Both-Bone Greenstick Diaphyseal Forearm Fractures. Presented Tennessee Orthopaedic Society. Asheville, NC – August 1996
  • Factors Effecting Blood Loss and Operative Time During Conventional. Reamed and Unreamed Femoral Nailing. Submitted for publication to the American Journal of Orthopaedics
  • A Retrospective Radiographic Review of Lumbar Spine Films Utilizing the Superior End Plate Angle and the Vanishing Line for Evaluation of Acute Middle Column Pathology
  • Accepted Poster Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 1998
  • Best Poster, Erlanger medical Center, Residents’ Research Day, June 1998
  • Case Report: An Acute, Irreducible Acetabular Fracture – Dislocation in an Eleven Year Old Child
  • Case Report: Ipsilateral, Contiguous, Unilateral Cervical Jumped Facets
The Benefits of Patient-Specific Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty

The Benefits of Patient-Specific Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty

Blue Ridge Region

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Dr. Eddings gave me the confidence I needed to make my decision to have a THR and then provided the surgery with an excellent outcome. I am grateful to be returning to my previous level of function pain free! Thank you!

Elizabeth A

BLUE RIDGE REGION PATIENT

Dr. Eddings was very professional, personal and knowledgeable to my understanding and needs. He explained the surgical procedure and timelines for recovery.

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PATIENT

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