Joel N. Smith, MD
About Joel N. Smith, MD
Located in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Cabot, Arkansas, Martin Orthopedics is a board‑certified, fellowship‑trained orthopedic practice that delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care for students, adults, and athletes. The practice combines non‑surgical and surgical expertise to address conditions ranging from arthritis and joint pain to sports‑related injuries such as meniscus tears and rotator cuff tears. Emphasizing a non‑surgical, regenerative approach, the team utilizes platelet‑rich plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, and other orthobiologic treatments to promote natural healing and provide non‑surgical joint pain relief. Services such as regenerative medicine, prolotherapy, and ultrasound‑guided injections are integrated with physical therapy and sports medicine to restore function while minimizing downtime. Martin Orthopedics builds authority through its board‑certified orthopedic surgeons—Kenneth A. Martin, Clayton H. Riley, Joel N. Smith, and Samuel Baxter—alongside experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The practice’s commitment to advanced arthroscopic techniques, joint preservation, and joint replacement surgery underscores its reputation as a leading orthopedic center in Central Arkansas.