Joint Commission
Gold Seal of Approval®
Healthgrades
Joint Replacement Excellence Award 2022
Healthgrades
Total Knee Replacement Five-Star Recipient 2022
Healthgrades
Total Hip Replacement Five-Star Recipient 2022
The Hip and Knee and Joint Replacement program at UAMS Health is your access point to renowned expertise and exceptional quality of care. Our orthopaedic joint replacement specialists treat a variety of hip and knee conditions with the focus on preserving your joint health. From routine joint replacement procedures to more complex and revision surgeries, our orthopaedic surgeons are the recognized experts when it comes to helping you get back to the life you enjoy.
U.S. News and World Report recognized both our hip replacement and knee replacement procedures as high performing in its 2021-22 rankings for the third consecutive year. Both of these scores are based on multiple data categories, including physician expertise, prevention of revision surgery, volume and more. Of the over 6,000 hospitals that were evaluated, those receiving the high performing rating performed significantly better than the national average. Our Hip and Knee Replacement program has also earned a Blue Distinction+ designation by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Blue Distinction Centers+ for Knee and Hip Replacement have demonstrated expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries. These Centers have lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions. UAMS is the only hospital in central Arkansas to have Blue Distinction+ designation in Hip and Knee Replacement and the only hospital in Arkansas to have distinctions in both hip and knee replacements and spine surgery.
Request an appointment by contacting the clinic or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.
Addressing degenerative conditions of the hip or knee starts with our adult reconstruction experts at UAMS Orthopaedics. Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons specializing in hip and knee treatment and care evaluate conditions caused by arthritis, injuries, congenital problems, and general wear and tear to determine the best course of treatment.
If surgery is required, you can entrust your care to our orthopaedic surgeons who use state-of-the-art technologies, such as computerized custom modeling and radiographic positioning to successfully perform numerous joint replacement procedures every year at UAMS Health. Our fellowship-trained experts treat the complete spectrum of hip and knee joint-related disorders and have extensive experience with both simple and complex joint surgeries. These procedures include:
Planning ahead for hip or knee replacement surgery and recovery will help ensure a more successful outcome. Our hip and knee academy is designed to guide patients from pre-surgical education to post-surgical care and physical therapy.
Please click the button below to launch the course. Once you have watched the Hip and Knee Academy learning video, please complete the brief survey below.
Click or scan the code for more information from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons including:
Additional UAMS Orthopaedics Guides can be found below: