College of Medicine

October 10, 2022

R. Dale Blasier, M.D. Receives North American Spine Society’s 2022 Spine Advocacy Award

R. Dale Blasier, M.D., professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, was recognized by the North American Spine Society for his exceptional contributions to the federal advocacy efforts on behalf of patients and members of the society.

UAMS Health OrthoChat: Do I Need a Hip Replacement?

Dr. Lowry Barne s, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and internationally-recognized joint replacement expert at UAMS Health is joined by fellow joint replacement surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Stronach, to walk you through everything you need to know about hip replacement surgery including:

Hip pain
Diagnosing the cause of hip pain
Imaging
Hip pain management options
Arthritis
What is a hip replacement?
What are the different approaches of a hip replacement?
Recovery from hip replacement

Dr. Stronach is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee joint replacement at UAMS Health.
Learn more about Dr. Stronach in this video.

If you are experiencing hip pain, call the UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine clinic (501) 526-1046 to schedule an appointment with a hip specialist today.

Connect with UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine:
Facebook: @UAMSOrtho
Twitter: @UAMSOrtho

August 30, 2022

Soirée Presents Little Rock’s Top Docs 2022: Thirteen from UAMS Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

In a time when your health matters more than ever, so does choosing the right doctor. Little Rock is full of hospitals and clinics that are full of amazing health care providers, so to find the best of the best, we went directly to the source: their coworkers.

April 20, 2022

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

The study compares surgical eligibility, laboratory blood tests and patient-reported outcomes of 20Lighter patients to standard of care in rural Arkansas.

March 23, 2022

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

March 22, 2022 | Justin Michael Hire, M.D., a decorated U.S. Army veteran who is fellowship-trained in pediatric orthopaedics, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon.

February 17, 2022

Seven Faculty Named Among Castle Connolly’s 2022 TOP DOCTORS

Seven UAMS Orthopaedic Surgeons were recently named 2022 “TOP DOCTORS” by Castle Connolly in its recently released 2022 Top Doctors® list.

February 14, 2022

Researchers Awarded 1st Place Basic Science Award by CSRS

John Sherrill, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow, and David Bumpass, M.D., associate professor, recently received the 2021 Outstanding Basic Science Research Award by the Cervical Spine Research Society.

November 18, 2021

Insall Traveling Fellows Visit UAMS for Fourth Consecutive Year

UAMS welcomed the 2021 John N. Insall Traveling Fellows for a two-day program hosted by the College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

November 4, 2021

UAMS’ Bumpass Becomes Member of Esteemed Scoliosis Research Society

David B. Bumpass, M.D., recently achieved full membership in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), an international spine organization comprised of the world’s leading spine surgeons, researchers, and allied health personnel.

October 19, 2021

Journey Comes Full Circle for Two UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Residents

While no two medical students’ journeys to a career in orthopaedic surgery are alike, both are certain to wonder at some point along the way how that path will unfold and where it will ultimately take them. For two orthopaedic surgery residents at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), that journey will bring them right where they want to be – home.