The expansion will add 12,000 square feet to the institute and will add six operating rooms. In addition, support and sterilization spaces will be expanded.
Forrest Health opened the orthopedic center 12 years ago, which has now reached capacity and has seen increased demand.
The Orthopedic Institute provides orthopedic services including knee and hip replacements, hand and microvascular surgery, spinal surgery and sports medicine procedures, according to its website.