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Meet Dr. Arnold
"Let me welcome you to Arnold Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. I am excited about the opportunity to provide you with the most comprehensive and compassionate care possible. I specialize in reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Because of my experience, I can more accurately and effectively address your individual orthopaedic and sports related requirements."
- Chris Arnold

About Dr. Arnold
Christopher A. Arnold, MD is a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon who is a native of Northwest Arkansas. He graduated from Fayetteville High School and received his undergraduate degree gaining a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Arkansas. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. This was followed by orthopaedic residency at Hamot Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Dr. Arnold obtained specialty training in the area of knees and shoulders at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital. During his fellowship he worked with the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, as well as the entire Harvard undergraduate collegiate teams. Dr. Arnold was recently recognized as a member of the Top 40 under 40 Professionals in Northwest Arkansas.

Dr. Arnold moved back to Northwest Arkansas where he started his practice with his father, the late James A. Arnold, M.D. Dr. Arnold has published extensively in medical journals, primarily involving sports injuries to the knees. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The Arthroscopy Association of North America, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons as well as multiple other professional organizations. He and his wife Paige have two children Chase and Spencer. They are actively involved in The Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, AR.

Dr. Arnold has extensive training in arthroscopic and reconstruction surgery of the knee. Arthroscopy is a procedure, which Dr. Arnold performs to repair or remove small cartilage tears of the joint. This is an outpatient procedure that may be performed at any of the outpatient surgical centers. The entire hospital stay lasts approximately three to four hours. This procedure is excellent for alleviating pain due to a torn cartilage that may cause swelling, catching, locking, and similar symptoms. The recovery from a knee arthroscopy is approximately four to six weeks for a full return to activity.

Dr. Arnold continues to develop and adapt techniques to utilize only the latest in orthopaedic research to allow you the best possible result from your treatment. He utilizes a minimally invasive approach for total knee arthroplasties, working with various orthopaedic companies to further develop tissue sparing or minimally invasive techniques and instrumentation to further develop tissue sparing or minimally invasive techniques and instrumentation. These techniques help to reduce pain and loss of function after surgery and allow patients to return to their daily lives faster with minimal scarring. Patient satisfaction continues to be our utmost goal, with almost 95% of patients very satisfied with their outcomes and who would go through the procedure again if needed.

The staff of Arnold Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine are also here to help you as best we can. If you have questions or need assistance please let us know.

Our staff members are:
Carolyn Green - Medical Records
Tina Logsdon - Radiology Technician
Kathy Menold - Patient Account Specialist
Pam Moore - Medical Assistant
Judd Semingson - Nurse
Bobby Farrah - Physical Therapist
Kim Tucker - Nurse
Tammy Looney – Patient Account Representative
Jody Carnelison - New Patient Coordinator/Patient Account Representative
Stephanie Carroll - Patient Account Representative
Holly Conklin - Patient Account Representative/Billing
Tim Rich - Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapy
Kathy Potter – Nurse
Susie Arnold – Administrator
Paige Arnold – Administrator
Janina Caudle – Billing/Collections
Lisa Watkins – Medical Records

Let any of us know how we can help you through your orthopaedic problem.

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