Welcome to Southern Sports Medicine Institute in Nashville, TN

An Outpatient “Fast Track” Knee Replacement is no compromise. It is a true state-of-the-art knee replacement, designed in every way specifically for the otherwise healthy, active individual whose quality of life is being significantly limited by their knee problem. It’s simply a much better way to have it done — from the side, not by cutting through the muscles/quad tendon as is traditional. Instead patients are up walking within a few hours of the surgery, and headed home, full weight bearing, the same afternoon. In 2014, Dr. Gautsch performed the first successful outpatient total knee replacement in Tennessee after years of working out the “Southern Approach” from-the-side technique, and then building an Outpatient Surgery Center where it could be performed. To date, Dr. Gautsch and his team have performed more Outpatient Knee Replacements at a Surgery Center than anyone in all of Middle Tennessee, and more Knee Replacements from the side than all others combined.

A version of the special arthroscopic “multi-pass” suture repair technique Dr. Gautsch developed several years ago, has been tested in the research lab, and proved to be stronger than other standard repair methods. This means faster, easier recovery than traditional shoulder repairs. Usually we need only a simple sling for the first few days (rather than the bulky pillow immobilizer for 6 weeks), and we’ve cut the average total therapy length almost in half. So, although shoulders still take longer than knees to fully recover, better technique plus stronger repair equals a faster rehab and return to function for most.

Bringing the experience of top training and 20+ years of success getting athletes back on the field, Dr. Gautsch and his team are widely sought by current and former athletes and non-athletes alike for a comprehensive program to treat their shoulder injuries. We know that shoulder injuries not only sideline athletes but can be difficult for anyone to live with, affecting even simple daily tasks. Whether you are suffering from new or old Shoulder problems, our expert team will tailor your care plan to your individual needs, to help get you “back in the game” at whatever level you desire. Performing procedures on the shoulder all arthroscopically, through little pokes in the skin allows for faster and easier recovery for our patients, which is one of our top priorities. In addition, we can offer our highly skilled and most experienced Physical Therapists to guide you through your recovery and return to activity. This very specialized Surgeon and Therapist team working closely together under the same roof allows for the most personalized and controlled rehab of Shoulder Ligament, SLAP tear and Labral repairs.