John W. Bracey Jr., M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopaedics
- Orthopaedics
- Digital Health & Innovation
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
Primary Appointment Location
Orthopaedic Clinic — Autumn Road
600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- (501) 526-1046
New Patients - (501) 320-7776
Returning Patients
About Dr. Bracey
Clinical Biography
Dr. John W. Bracey Jr. is an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital specializing in the treatment of upper extremity injuries. His clinical interest include trauma to the hand, wrist and elbow as well as complex peripheral nerve injuries including the brachial plexus.
He earned his medical degree from UAMS where he was awarded the Faculty Key given to the top graduating student. He continued his training at UAMS in the Orthopaedic Residency program where he earned the Residency Leadership and Teaching Award. In July of this year, he completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, N.C., under the direction of Dr. Glen Gaston. A significant portion of his fellowship training concentrated on brachial plexus and complex peripheral nerve injuries. He additionally traveled to Florianopolis, Brazil, to study under Dr. Jayme Bertelli, an expert in brachial plexus injuries.
In addition to his passion for patient care, Bracey is an avid researcher with interests in hand trauma, wrist arthritis and peripheral nerve injuries. He’s been published in numerous scholarly journals and has presented his research at multiple national meetings.
Conditions Treated
UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
- Arthritis
- Axillary Nerve Palsy
- Brachial Plexus Conditions and Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Injuries
- Fractures
- Hand Deformities
- Hand Injuries
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Tetraplegia
- Trigger Finger
- Upper Extremity Dysfunctions
- Upper Extremity Loss of Function
- Upper Extremity Trauma
- Wrist Injuries
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed
UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Bracey's Areas of Expertise
Dr. Bracey's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Assistant Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- OrthoCarolina
Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship - Residency
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Orthopaedic Surgery - Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Bracey's Research
Research Interests
Hand trauma; Wrist arthritis; Peripheral nerve injuriesUAMS Research Profile
Each UAMS faculty member has a research profile page that includes biographical and contact information, a list of their most recent grant activity and a list of their PubMed publications.
Locations Where Dr. Bracey Practices
Orthopaedic Clinic — Autumn Road , Primary Location
600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- (501) 526-1046
New Patients - (501) 320-7776
Returning Patients
Arkansas Children’s
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients