UAMS Named Top 10% in Nation for Joint Replacement

By Yavonda Chase

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) ranks among the top 10% in the nation for joint replacement surgery for the second year in a row, according to Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

UAMS also received the Joint Replacement Excellence Award.

“Our orthopaedic team believes in putting the patient first, and it shows,” said Steppe Mette, M.D., senior vice chancellor for UAMS Health and CEO of UAMS Medical Center. “Year after year, our orthopaedic team offers exceptional care to the people of Arkansas.”

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UAMS ranks among the top 10% in the nation for joint replacement surgery for the second year in a row, according to Healthgrades. UAMS also received the Joint Replacement Excellence Award.