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Treatment/Procedure: Knee Replacement Surgery

Also called: Knee Arthroplasty; Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery; Total Knee Arthroplasty; Total Knee Replacement

Knee replacement surgery generally consists of resurfacing or removing the injured part of the knee joint. The resurfaced area is then covered with metal and plastic parts along the ends of the bones that form the knee joint. There are different degrees of knee replacement, ranging from total knee replacement to partial knee replacement. Your surgeon can advise you on the appropriate type of surgery for your situation.

For those experiencing knee pain, interference with daily life is a key factor when considering knee replacement. The time to consider knee replacement is when knee pain affects your quality of life and interferes with your ability to do daily activities, such as cleaning or walking.

There have been many advancements in knee surgery in the last several decades, including an average one-day hospital stay at UAMS. Many knee replacement patients are even able to be up walking the same day of surgery.

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Resources Related to Knee Replacement Surgery

Success Story: Shannon Hicks (Video)

Shannon Hicks was experiencing some knee pain that was holding her back. She went to UAMS Health and is now able to live a pain-free life.

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Success Story: Jerry Williamson (Article)

Jerry Williamson was referred to orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Stambough, who performed a total knee replacement, allowing him a better quality of life.

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New Technologies in Hip and Knee Replacements at UAMS Health (Video)

Dr. C. Lowry Barnes discusses how technologies available at UAMS Health are used to provide the best hip and knee replacements possible.

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Dr. C. Lowry Barnes on Providing the Best Hip and Knee Care in the Region (Video)

Dr. C. Lowry Barnes is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at UAMS, specializing in hip and knee joint-related conditions, such as arthritis.

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Conditions Related to Knee Replacement Surgery

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Arthritis of the Knee
  • Knee Pain

Providers Performing or Prescribing Knee Replacement Surgery

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Knee Replacement Surgery for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.

C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Simon C. Mears, M.D.

Simon C. Mears, M.D. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Jeffrey B. Stambough, M.D.

Jeffrey B. Stambough, M.D. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Benjamin M. Stronach, M.D.

Benjamin M. Stronach, M.D. Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Locations Providing Knee Replacement Surgery

Note that Knee Replacement Surgery may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock exterior

Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock

4261 Stockton Drive
Stockton Medical Plaza
Suite 100
North Little Rock, AR 72117

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-526-5451
Returning Patients
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UAMS Orthopaedic Clinic on Shackleford

Orthopaedic Clinic on Shackleford

2 Shackleford West Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-614-2663
Returning Patients
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The exterior of the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital

Specialty Clinic in the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (Part of the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital)

801 Cottage Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-6067
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Baptist Health Orthopaedic Clinic in Conway

625 United Drive
Baptist Health Medical Office Building
Suite 350
Conway, AR 72032

Appointment Phone Number
501-358-6792
New and Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Knee Replacement Surgery

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Hip and Knee Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)

UAMS Health Orthopaedics is renowned for its expertise in performing joint replacements and minimally invasive surgeries that involve the hip and knee.

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Orthopaedics

UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.

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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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