Advancing Musculoskeletal Health through Innovative Research
The UAMS Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to advancing musculoskeletal health through interdisciplinary and collaborative basic, translational, and clinical research programs that aim to expand scientific knowledge and propel the development of new and better ways to get our patients better and back to life faster.
Advances in 3D printing, biomechanics, and other technology allow us to gain new knowledge about bone and joint disorders and investigate new treatments for conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Our research scientists leverage the clinical expertise afforded by a multidisciplinary faculty, fostering a collaborative environment that extends the scope of orthopaedic research. Working together, they are able expand the body of scientific knowledge needed to address the complex nature of bone and joint conditions and injuries. Some of our focus areas of research include:
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- Biomechanics of the spine and implant burden
- Bone health and physical activity
- Customized 3D printing
- Joint biomechanics
- Artificial joint surface modification
- Bone remodeling
Hip and Knee Surgery Research All-Stars
We are proud to announce our inclusion as one of the Hip and Knee Surgery Research All-Stars for 2024. This honor is in recognition of the quantity and quality of the healthcare research authored and published by our surgeons.
The Healthcare Research All-Star lists are compiled by Avant-garde Health and include only the top 5% of hospitals and surgeons publishing leading-edge research in Hip and Knee care. UAMS Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgeons C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., Jeffrey Stambough, M.D., and Benjamin Stronach, M.D. are among the top 5% of Hip and Knee Surgeons named as Research All-Stars for 2024 based on publication volume, journal impact factor, and author position.
Delivering Innovation for Impact
UAMS orthopaedic hand surgeons John Bracey, M.D. and Mark Tait, M.D. along with neurosurgeon Erica Petersen, M.D. implant innovative device to restore sense of touch after amputation.
The first Arkansan and only second person in the world has received an innovative prosthetic hand, developed by researchers at the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R), that restores a meaningful sense of touch and grip force following surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
Musculoskeletal Research Hub
Musculoskeletal (MSK) health and disease is a signature research area for which UAMS is nationally and internationally recognized. The Musculoskeletal Research Hub is an initiative to increase translational research between UAMS, U of A Fayetteville, and Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center.