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What can you do today because of your orthopaedic care? We'd love to hear your success story! Share your story and read stories from others like you.

Patient Education

Learn more about about a wide range of common orthopedic procedures with our education animations and list of helpful orthopaedic links.

What are the most common orthopedic procedures performed at the center?

Some of the most common orthopedic procedures that will be performed at the center include surgery of the hand and foot, arthroscopy and reconstruction of the shoulder, hip and knee, as well as total joints and spine procedures.

What is the mission of University of Tennessee Medical Center?

The mission of The University of Tennessee Medical Center, the region’s only hospital to achieve status as a Magnet® recognized organization, is to serve through healing, education and discovery.

What is the University of Tennessee?

The University of Tennessee is a statewide system of higher education with campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and Memphis; the UT Space Institute in Tullahoma; the UT Institute of Agriculture with a presence in every Tennessee county; and the statewide Institute for Public Service.

How many beds does UT Medical Center have?

UT Medical Center, a 685-bed, not-for-profit academic medical center, serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeast Kentucky and Western North Carolina. The medical center, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is one of the largest employers in Knoxville.