About the Orthopaedic Institute

Our Mission

To guide patients through a superior continuum of care to ensure quality outcomes and long-term functional success.

Our Philosophy

The Orthopaedic Institute offers a wellness-oriented approach to care. Our team understands mobility is the cornerstone of independent healthy living.

Rankings and Expertise

As the only Level I Trauma Center in East Tennessee, we treat patients with all types of orthopedic issues, including the most difficult orthopaedic injuries and conditions. We use advanced techniques and equipment to provide the best patient outcomes.

From the most critical patients to those who have elective surgery for shoulder, hand, spine, foot, ankle, elbow or hip and knee joint replacement, we provide the best care for your individual health needs.

Our programs are recognized nationally and regionally for their excellence and innovation. The Orthopaedic Institute holds the following awards and rankings:

• The first hospital in Tennessee to earn the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip & Total Knee Replacement.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement
• The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) ProjectJOINTS – Exemplar Hospital

Our Promise

The staff at University Orthopedic Surgeons provides all orthopaedic care for the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Whether you need Level I Trauma Care, have fractured a bone, strained a muscle or have arthritis, our team will provide you with the most advanced skills, interventions and treatments available in East Tennessee.