Southern Joint Replacement Institute Specializing in Primary & Revision Joint Replacement, Nashville, TN


	Joints are formed by the ends of two or more bones connected by tissue called cartilage. Healthy cartilage serves as a protective cushion, allowing smooth, low-friction movement of the joint.


	Dr. Michael J. Christie
	Dr. Michael J. Christie came to Nashville in 1984 as an assistant professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In 1989, he founded the Vanderbilt Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center, serving as its director...

Southern Joint Replacement Institute is devoted to the treatment of patients needing primary and revision total joint replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art care in a professional...