College of Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery

World-Class Orthopaedic Care

Our orthopaedic and sports medicine experts located in Little Rock, Conway, Fayetteville, and Lowell specialize in conditions affecting the bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons and have expertise in all areas of orthopedics, including: Adult Reconstruction, Foot and Ankle, Hand and Upper Extremity, Orthopaedic Oncology, Pediatrics, Shoulder and Elbow, Spine, Sports Medicine, and Trauma.

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Team of Doctors

Our fellowship-trained surgeons and physicians are recognized nationally and internationally for their specialty expertise, advanced treatment techniques, and exceptional outcomes. This means that whether you need a hip replacement, treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, or complex surgery for an injury, your care will come from an expert in the field.

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Educational Excellence

For over sixty years, UAMS Orthopaedics has trained the minds, hearts, and hands of some of the finest orthopaedic surgeons in the United States. Our unwavering commitment to excellence in education reflects the dedication of our academic faculty members who want to share their accrued knowledge and expertise to the next generation of orthopaedic leaders.

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Innovative Musculoskeletal Research

Our scientists and physician researchers conduct basic, translational, and clinical research designed to advance and disseminate their knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system to develop new treatment approaches and rehabilitation strategies for better patient outcomes.

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March 22, 2022
20Lighter Announces First 12 Patients Enrolled in Joint Replacement Pilot Study with UAMS Orthopaedic Surgeons

March 22, 2022
Justin Hire, M.D., Joins UAMS as Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

February 17, 2022
Seven UAMS Orthopaedic Surgeons Named Among Castle Connolly's 2022 TOP DOCTORS