PaulEdwardsMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Little Rock, AR

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Professor

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Office
2 Shackleford W Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone+1 501-526-1046

Fax+1 501-526-6562
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Summary

I am a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee replacement surgery. I perform primary (1st time - hip and knee replacement) surgery and revision (redo) revision hip and knee replacement surgery when problems have occurred.

Education & Training

University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2011
University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine (Tulsa)Internship, Surgery, 2006 - 2007
University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine (Tulsa)Internship, Surgery, 2005 - 2006
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 2005
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesMS, Physiology, 1999 - 2001
University of Arkansas at FayettevilleBS, Biology, 1993 - 1998
OrthoCarolinaFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics

Certifications & Licensure

AR State Medical License 2011 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2011 - 2013
FL State Medical License 2008 - 2012
OK State Medical License 2007 - 2008
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Red Sash Teaching Award UAMS, 2016
Red Sash Medical Student Teaching Award 2016
AAOS Outstanding Poster Award 2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012
USF Orthopaedic Residency Chief Resident 2010
PGY-2, 3, 4 Residency Class Leader 2007
C.T. Thompson MD Award “Resident Excellence in Trauma Care” 2006
Crimson Apple Award Medical Student “Resident Teaching Award” 2006
Class of 1981 Alumni Scholarship “Most Promising Young Physician” 2005
Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation (OREF) Fellowship 2005
Southern Medical Association (SMA) Fellowship 2004
John Hartford Medical Student Research Scholarship 2002
Geriatric Research Fellowship 2002
Walter P. Morris Neuroscience Award “Best Student Research Poster” 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Anterior capsulectomy versus repair in direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.
Brian M Curtin, Paul K Edwards, Susan Odum, John L Masonis> ;European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2023 Dec 1
3 citations
Inter-Rater Reliability of Clinical Testing for Laxity After Knee Arthroplasty.
Simon C Mears, A Cecilia Severin, Junsig Wang, Jeff D Thostenson, Erin M Mannen, Jeffrey B Stambough, Paul K Edwards, C Lowry Barnes> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2022 Jul 1
7 citations
Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infection and Extensor Mechanism Disruption With Modular Knee Fusion: Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes.
Wesley H. Mayes, Anna C. Severin, Erin M. Mannen, Paul K. Edwards, C. Lowry Barnes, Jeffrey B. Stambough, Simon C. Mears> ;Arthroplasty Today. 2021 Feb 26
8 citations
Narcotic Refills and Patient Satisfaction With Pain Control After Total Joint Arthroplasty.
Jeffrey B. Stambough, Ryan Hui, Eric R. Siegel, Paul K. Edwards, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021 Feb 1
3 citations
Total Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infection in the Setting of Hematologic Malignancy: Considerations for Management.
G. Barnes Bloom, Simon C. Mears, Paul K. Edwards, C. Lowry Barnes, Jeffrey B. Stambough> ;Arthroplasty Today. 2020 Sep 1
2 citations
Dissociation of Acetabular Polyethylene Liners With a Morse Taper Design
Asa W. Shnaekel, Wesley H. Mayes, Jeffrey B. Stambough, Paul K. Edwards, Simon C. Mears, C. Lowry Barnes> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 Jul 1
Reply to Letter to the Editor on "Improvements in Isokinetic Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength Testing After Focused Therapy in Patients With Flexion Instability"
Jeffrey B. Stambough, Isaac B. Majors, Christopher K. Oholendt, Paul K. Edwards, Simon C. Mears, C. Lowry Barnes> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 May 16
86 citations
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electively Scheduled Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States.
Timothy S. Brown, Nicholas A. Bedard, Edward O Rojas, Chris A. Anthony, Ran Schwarzkopf, C. Lowry Barnes, Jeffrey B. Stambough, Simon C. Mears, Paul K. Edwards, Sumon ...> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 Apr 22
13 citations
The Rapid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic by the Arthroplasty Divisions at Two Academic Referral Centers.
Christopher E. Pelt, Kevin Campbell, Jeremy M. Gililland, Lucas A. Anderson, Christopher L. Peters, C. Lowry Barnes, Paul K. Edwards, Simon C. Mears, Jeffrey B. Stambough> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 Apr 21
6 citations
Improvements in Isokinetic Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength Testing After Focused Therapy in Patients With Flexion Instability.
Jeffrey B. Stambough, Isaac B. Majors, Christopher K. Oholendt, Paul K. Edwards, Simon C. Mears, C. Lowry Barnes> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 Apr 8
8 citations
Streamlining Hospital Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infection.
Kevin M. Goodson, James R. Kee, Paul K. Edwards, Amanda J. Novack, Jeffrey B. Stambough, Eric R. Siegel, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 Mar 1
Response to Letter to the Editor on “Rapid Recovery After Total Joint Arthroplasty Using General Anesthesia”
Jeffrey B. Stambough, G. Barnes Bloom, Paul K. Edwards, Gregory Mehaffey, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 Jan 28
29 citations
Flexion Instability After Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Jeffrey B. Stambough, Paul K. Edwards, Erin M. Mannen, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2019 Sep 1
New Failure Mechanism of Acetabular Constrained Liner: A Case Report.
John T. Wilkinson, Paul K. Edwards, Mathew Levine, C. Lowry Barnes> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2019 Jan 1
23 citations
Rapid Recovery After Total Joint Arthroplasty Using General Anesthesia.
Jeffrey B. Stambough, G. Barnes Bloom, Paul K. Edwards, Gregory Mehaffey, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Sep 1
2 citations
Management of Severe Proximal Femur Bone Loss With a Modular Articulating Antibiotic Spacer.
Wesley H. Mayes, Paul K. Edwards, Simon C. Mears> ;Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2019 May 9
9 citations
After-Hours Calls in a Joint Replacement Practice.
James R. Kee, Paul K. Edwards, C. Lowry Barnes, Sara E. Foster, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Jul 1
48 citations
Inpatient versus Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Paul K. Edwards, Jeffrey L. Milles, Jeffrey B. Stambough, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2019 Mar 28
1 citations
Response to Letter to the Editor on "Choices, Compromises, and Controversies in Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty Modifiable Risk Factors: What You Need to Know".
Paul K. Edwards, Simon C. Mears, Jeffrey B. Stambough, Sara E. Foster, C. Lowry Barnes> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb 18
3 citations
Cost Analysis and Bundled Care of Hip and Knee Replacement.
James R. Kee, Simon C. Mears, Paul K. Edwards, C. Lowry Barnes> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2019 Jan 1
59 citations
Choices, Compromises, and Controversies in Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty Modifiable Risk Factors: What You Need to Know.
Paul K. Edwards, Simon C. Mears, Jeffrey B. Stambough, Sara E. Foster, C. Lowry Barnes> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Oct 1
2 citations
Standardization of Acrylic Bone Cement Mixing Protocols for Total Knee Arthroplasty Results in Cost Savings.
James R. Kee, Simon C. Mears, Paul K. Edwards, Marty Bushmiaer, C. Lowry Barnes> ;Orthopedics. 2018 Jul 27
15 citations
Patients With Hip or Knee Arthritis Underreport Narcotic Usage.
Timothy Hereford, Kipp A. Cryar, Paul K. Edwards, Eric R. Siegel, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 May 29
42 citations
Preoperative Smoking and Narcotic, Benzodiazepine, and Tramadol Use are Risk Factors for Narcotic Use After Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.
Kipp A. Cryar, Timothy Hereford, Paul K. Edwards, Eric R. Siegel, C. Lowry Barnes, Simon C. Mears> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Apr 9
1 citations
Erratum to "Is Rapid Recovery Hip and Knee Replacement Possible and Safe in the Octogenarian Patient?" [Journal of Arthroplasty 33 (2018) 316-319].
Paul K. Edwards, James R. Kee, Simon C. Mears, C. Lowry Barnes> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018 Mar 10
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Press Mentions

Isolated Residents and an Overwhelmed Hospital: Covid-19 Hits Western MarylandDecember 28th, 2020
More Than Two Million Vulnerable People Told to Stay Inside Hours Before LockdownNovember 4th, 2020

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Member
Southern Orthopedic Association
Member
Mid-America Orthopedic Association
Member

Hospital Affiliations

CHI St. Vincent InfirmaryLittle Rock, Arkansas
Baptist Health Medical Center - ConwayConway, Arkansas
Arkansas Surgical HospitalNorth Little Rock, Arkansas

Industry Relationships

Consultant, DJO SurgicalDesign Consultant2014 - Present
Consultant, Biomet / ZimmerDirect Anterior Global instrument design panel/team2014 - 2015
Consultant, Smith & NephewConsultant2013 - 2015

PaulEdwardsMD

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Summary

Education & Training

Certifications & Licensure

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Publications & Presentations

Press Mentions

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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