July 29, 2020
UAMS, UAF Artificial Joint Research Sparked by ‘Give and Get’ Retreat
By David Robinson July 29, 2020 | Researchers at UAMS and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, are working to develop longer-lasting artificial hip and knee replacement joints that are also more resistant to infections. UAMS’ Mark Smeltzer, Ph.D., a microbiologist with expertise in Staphylococcus aureus and orthopaedic infection, is collaborating with UAF’s Min Zou, Ph.D., a mechanical engineer with…
July 24, 2020
On the Move: Department Faculty Promotions
July 24, 2020 | The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery recently announced the promotions of two faculty members: David Bumpass, M.D., from assistant professor to associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Brant C. Sachleben, M.D., from assistant professor to associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. David Bumpass, M.D. is a fellowship-trained an…
July 15, 2020
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident delivers UAMS’ Top Presentation During Virtual Quality Improvement Conference
July 15, 2020 | Derrick Henry, M.D., a third-year resident in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery gave UAMS’ top presentation during the UAMS Office of Interprofessional Education’s second annual Quality Improvement for Advanced Learners Program (QIALP) conference held virtually on June 24th via Zoom. QIALP is an 8-9-month quality improvement (QI) program designed to train…
July 2, 2020
UAMS Partners with Nationwide Program to Use Statistics on Orthopaedic Outcomes to Help Determine Care
July 2, 2020 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now a partner site in a nationwide effort to improve care for orthopaedic conditions by using statistics on outcomes that can help monitor a response to surgery and maybe help determine if a procedure is right for them. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement…
July 1, 2020
UAMS First in Arkansas to Use ExcelsiusGPS™ for Robot-Assisted Spinal Surgery
By Amy Widner July 1, 2020 | UAMS Medical Center is the first hospital in Arkansas to operate with the ExcelsiusGPS™ robotic spine navigation system that helps improve accuracy and reduce the invasiveness of spinal surgery. Both the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Neurosurgery use the new spine robot for patients needing spine…
June 26, 2020
2020 Graduating Resident Spotlight: Stacy Calloway, M.D.
Name: Stacy Calloway, M.D. Medical School: UAMS Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, UAMS Fellowship: Baptist Health Conway-Sports Medicine What did you love most about the UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program? Our staff is the most amazing group of people. I have had the amazing honor of working with them over the past five years. They are wonderful…
June 25, 2020
2020 Graduating Resident Spotlight: Wesley Mayes, M.D.
Name: Wesley Mayes, M.D. Medical School: University of Tennessee Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, UAMS Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction Hip and Knee Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis What did you love most about the UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program? The mentors I’ve gained who will always be a phone call or text away no matter where…
June 24, 2020
2020 Graduating Resident Spotlight: Maggie Wilson, M.D.
Name: Margaret “Maggie” Wilson, M.D. Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fellowship: Hand Surgery Fellowship – Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Thomas Jefferson University What did you love most about the UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program? Working with, learning from, and…
June 23, 2020
2020 Graduating Resident Spotlight: Kaleb Smithson, M.D.
Name: Kaleb Smithson, M.D. Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fellowship: Hand Surgery Fellowship – Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Thomas Jefferson University What did you love most about the UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program? My favorite part of residency is…
June 5, 2020
A Message from AAHKS President C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons | Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message. Dear AAHKS Members: I have reflected on events of the past ten days, the continued racial injustice and violence in our country and resulting anguish. We abhor this and stand ready to do our part as our society…