Welcome
Specialties
Anatomical
Hip, Knee
Treatment
Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, Deformity, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Trauma/Fractures, Musculoskeletal Infection
My approach to treating patients
Welcome to the web site of Dr. Richard Evans of the Center for Hip and Knee Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Evans is the Chief of Adult Reconstruction and the Director of the Center for Hip and Knee Surgery
I created this web site to familiarize you with my orthopaedic practice, dedicated staff, and the services we provide. Specifically we deal with Adult Reconstruction of the lower extremity including total hip and total knee replacements, limb salvage and complex revision situations.
Whether you're making the decision for orthopaedic care, or would just like to expand your knowledge, I hope this site helps you become informed and more confident about the incredible realm of orthopaedic treatments available.
As a division within the Department of Orthopedics at the University we constantly strive to combine caring for the whole patient with caring for the individual's specific musculoskeletal issue at hand. We combine the latest evidence based orthopedic knowledge and techniques with cutting edge research tools to provide the best possible outcome available. We sincerely look forward to working with you.
I take a highly personal, individual, interactive, team approach to caring for my patients.
I believe the most important aspects of providing quality care are listening to the needs of patients, thorough testing, communication, patient education, prevention of musculoskeletal injury and disease, presenting treatment options to the patient, establishing a relationship with my patients and involving patients in treatment plan.
I've gained an immeasurable amount of experience in many aspects of general orthopaedics with a specialty focus/interest in joint replacement and limb salvage.
In addition, I've completed post-residency Research Fellowship program in musculoskeletal infection and and a number of post training educational programs (see Curriculum Vitae) to complement my broad experience in orthopaedics.
I strongly believe continuing education is the key to providing excellent, ongoing patient care. As a result, I've recently completed rigorous skills training programs in Minimally Invasive Joint Replaceemnt and have presented these new techniques to other orthopedic suergeons at national conferences to further enhance surgical skills and clinical knowledge.
I am also completing specialized research in the area of limb salvage for septic joint replacement which has resulted in a number of publications, a patent pending and ongoing research.
We believe in meeting patients' individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment designed to help them achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Many musculoskeletal conditions can be treated by non-surgical techniques--surgery is just one treatment option. We combine leading edge techniques with proven traditional methods to provide our patients with the best orthopaedic care possible.
I work to develop a partnership with my patients. On my part, this begins with listening. And one of the most important things I need to know is how the physical problem affects this patient's life. We develop a dialogue, through which my patients understand the diagnostic process, their own unique problem, their treatment choices, and the recovery process. Patients help to guide and direct the diagnostic and treatment activities.
I believe that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions about their own treatment. That's why I explain every step of the diagnostic process. Next, I want my patients to understand their condition: How it developed and how various treatment approaches can improve or repair the problem. When we consider treatment alternatives, I present a realistic outlook on the results we can achieve. I'll also be frank about any risks that might be involved. If a non-surgical option is available, I'll explain that avenue in depth.
Our purpose is to handle each and every patient visit with care and proficiency. It is also highly important to us that our Doctor/Patient relationship is open and honest. It is my responsibility to make sure patients are well informed about their conditions and the multiple choices of treatment. My professional staff and I will also provide you with patient education materials, (e.g., web sites, pamphlets, and video tapes) that give you added appreciation of your condition and treatment options.
Your health and quality of orthopaedic care are my top priorities. I strongly believe the most successful patient care results from a two-way treatment process.
Surgery is only one of many treatment options. Many of my patients never need to have surgery - many times rehabilitation of the injured area is all that is needed. I work closely with a team of local physical therapists who, like me, believe in conservative methods: If an injury can be rehabilitated without surgery, that is what should be done. I inform my patients of all the treatment options they have for an injury, and what the advantages and disadvantages are of each option. There is a lot of valuable patient information available today that can answer many questions a patient may have, or help to calm some concerns they may have. I believe that my staff and I may be your most valuable resource for any thoughts or concerns you have, which is why we are here.
The best compliment I receive is when patients recommend me to one of their family members or friends. My patient's trust is of utmost importance to me. Any injury causes you concern and anxiety - you may not know what is wrong and what needs to be done to correct your injury. My main approach to helping heal your injury is to keep you well informed - through dialogue between us and through external sources of information that are available. It is my job to help you understand why I take, or do not take, certain actions.
When you come to see me as your orthopaedic surgeon, surgery is not your only option. Sometimes through rehabilitation and available prescriptions, your injury may be healed. If you do require surgery, I'll keep you informed of why surgery is required, what will be done in the surgery, and what to expect as an eventual outcome after surgery.
Thank you for visiting this web site! If you'd like to learn more about our orthopaedic practice, please click the "Patient Information and Office Forms" button on this web site.
Please feel free to contact us anytime at 501-686-7813 with any questions, comments or concerns. We'd love to hear from you!
I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you, and to helping you achieve your best possible musculoskeletal health.
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