Newly developed Erlanger Orthopaedic Institute in Chattanooga, Tenn., received designation as a Center of Excellence from The Joint Commission.
Here are three takeaways:
1. Erlanger Health System recently unveiled the orthopedic institute which includes brand new operating suites and patient rooms.
2. Erlanger Orthopaedics Institute offers comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services for patients experiencing various musculoskeletal issues due to trauma, overuse and degenerative disorders.
3. The institute is the only Level I trauma center in the region and partners with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis.