General Information

St. Mary's has long enjoyed distinction for its excellent orthopedics program. St. Mary's is supported by highly –trained orthopedic surgeons who also serve as team physicians for many athletic groups in East Tennessee.

St. Mary's was named the best in East Tennessee for Overall Orthopedic Services in 2005 by Healthgrades, a national healthcare quality rating company. We scored among the top 5 percent of all hospitals nationwide for orthopedic services and joint replacements. And we were singled out for excellence in total knee replacement, total hip replacement, partial hip replacement, and back and neck surgery.

Joint Class
This class is designed for patients and their support team in preparation for joint replacement surgery. The class meets weekly at St. Mary's and provides education about the full process of their replacement – from pre-admit through their discharge.

Spine Class
Designed after the successful Joint Class, this group educates patients undergoing a spinal surgery.

Joint Endeavors
An educational program held annually for orthopedic healthcare professionals. This day-long seminar is an effort to continually educate our staff, so that we can better serve our patients.

Web Resources
St. Mary's Orthopedic Physicians
St. Mary's Neurosurgeons
Read the About Health article - Watch Your Back
Read the About Health article - Joint Decisions
Your Orthopaedic Connection - from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthritis Foundation

Call St. Mary's Physician Referral Service at (865) 545-MD4U(6348).