Patient 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.
Our Experts
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.
Education & Training
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.
Innovation
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.
Videos
Learn more about the world-class orthopaedic and sports medicine specialists at UAMS and how we are keeping you active.
Our patients say it best.
See how expert care from UAMS Orthopaedics has had a positive impact on their lives.
Figure Skater Moves Freely
Billie’s Story
Hip Replacement at 30
Jessica’s Story
Author’s Next Chapter
Henry’s Story
Keeping you in the game.
The Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine experts at UAMS offer decades of experience in treating professional, collegiate, high school, club and recreational athletes of all ages. Our specialists provide medical coverage to many university and high school athletic programs, as well as various organizations and clubs, both directly and indirectly, and in partnership with Athletic Trainers from Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock, ACH Northwest, and UAMS.
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Latest News
Power MMA and MMA/UFC Sports Medicine Surgeon Joins UAMS Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Northwest Arkansas
Brad Reeves, M.D., a board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder reconstruction and trauma, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery practicing at UAMS Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in northwest Arkansas. Reeves brings extensive experience serving as a team physician at both the…
UAMS Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery Recognized By Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
By Spencer Watson Feb. 10, 2021 | LITTLE ROCK – The Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have both earned a Blue Distinction Plus designation by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. UAMS is the only hospital in central Arkansas to have Blue Distinction Plus…
UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine partners with American Track League to serve top athletes in four-meet, indoor track and field series
UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is partnering with the American Track League to serve as its sports medicine providers for a four-meet, made-for-TV series on ESPN/ESPN2. The series, which kicks off today at 2:00 pm CST features some of the top men’s and women’s track and field athletes in the world. As a World…
Theresa Wyrick, M.D., appointed to AOC Leadership Team; Co-Chair of Women’s Leadership Forum
Theresa Wyrick-Glover, M.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, was recently appointed to the leadership team of the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) and will serve as Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Forum. The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) was established in 2005 to nationally organize the leadership of Academic Orthopaedic Departments…
Lowry Barnes, M.D. discusses what's needed to thrive in outpatient total joint replacements in Becker's ASC Review
Becker's ASC Review asked 5 experts, including C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., Chair of the UAMS Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, to weigh in on outpatient total joint replacements. Dr. Barnes, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences says that hip and knee surgeons are moving more to…