Dr. Ryan Arnold, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Omaha, NE and has been practicing for 7 years. He graduated from University of Nebraska / College of Medicine in 2005 and specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic arthroscopy.Read his story
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Dr. Arnold's Experience
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- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Sports Medicine
- Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Arnold's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Arnold "Dr. Arnold is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained and specializing in Sports Medicine and Cartilage Reconstruction. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University, he earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Arnold then remained at UNMC to complete his Orthopaedic Residency where he developed an interest in Sports Medicine. For further training and specialization, Dr. Arnold completed a Sports Medicine and Cartilage Reconstruction fellowship at Atlanta Sports Medicine under the direction of Dr. Scott D. Gillogly, a pioneer in the treatment of articular cartilage disorders. During this training, Dr. Arnold served as an Assistant Team Physician for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League and Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League. Dr. Arnold's practice encompass all sports-related injures while specializing in knee-related injuries. He has developed a particular emphasis on acute and complex knee injuries, knee ligament reconstruction, and cartilage restoration. Dr. Arnold has extensive experience in ACL reconstruction and ACL revision, multi-ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, and patella dislocations and stabilization procedures. Dr. Arnold has particular interest in cartilage repair and restorative procedures, including autologous chondrocyte implantation, osteochondral autografts and allografts. Dr. Arnold has research interest in the treatment of difficult cartilage disorders and has co-authored research on the subject as well as presented at National and International meetings. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and International Cartilage Repair Society. Dr. Arnold currently serves as a Team Physician for the Omaha Lancers Hockey (USHL), Nebraska Schools Activities Association, Omaha Mammoths Professional Football, Bellevue University, Omaha Beef Indoor Football, and Burke High School. Dr. Arnold currently sees patients in Omaha and Norfolk, NE and admits patients at the Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital and Methodist Hospital. His clinical team includes physician assistant, Jeremy Vanicek and nurse, Kim Beach."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Arnold "My areas of interest include the treatment of sport-related injuries and cartilage disorders in athletes of all ages. I focus on injuries to the knee with special interests in cartilage repair, ligamentous injuries, meniscus injury and disorders of the patellofemoral joint (knee cap). I firmly believe the key to treating you as a patient begins with listening. I strive to have your experience at OrthoWest be a positive one and provide you with the best orthopaedic care available."
2 Specialties
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Arthroscopy
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
72 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Cartilage Degeneration
- Cartilage Tear
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Ligament Rupture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Tear
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Patella Tendon Tears
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Quadriceps Tendon Tears
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
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23 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Cartilage Repair
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Osteotomy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Resurfacing
- Knee Surgery
- Knee Tendon Repair
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Quadriceps Tendon Repair
- Steroid Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Vanderbilt UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 2001
- University of Nebraska / College of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2005
- University of Nebraska Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2006
- University of Nebraska Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2010
- Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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