Orthopaedics expands ED and sports medicine
The department has created a UAB Emergency Department (ED)/Orthopaedic Urgent Care access clinic that means shorter wait times for patients seen in the UAB Hospital-Highlands emergency room with non-threatening orthopaedic injuries.
Read moreFaculty and trainees study open Brostrom-Gould lateral ligament repairs
Nicholas Andrews, former orthopaedic research fellow, and other department researchers published “Impact of Patient Resilience on Outcomes of Open Brostrom-Gould Lateral Ligament Repair” in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Read moreDepartment launches Hip Preservation Program focused on early diagnosis and intervention for hip disorders
Many individuals–whether through every-day life or athletic activity–experience degeneration in their hips. Due to repetitive use, fluid in the joints may decrease, and as a result, the cartilage may begin to rub together and wear away. Competitive athletes, or even weekend warriors, might notice hip deterioration as pinching hip pain or deep ache with activities like running, deep-flexion athletics, twisting, or other day-to-day activities.Read more
Department welcomes Evely
The department is pleased to welcome Thomas Evely, D.O., to the Sports Medicine Section as an assistant professor.
Read moreBoohaker named “health care hero”, attends inaugural UAB football Protective Stadium game
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Andrea Boohaker, MSN, has been named a 2021 Health Care Hero.
Read moreSpitler named Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs
Director of Clinical Research Clay Spitler, M.D., has been named Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective Nov. 1. Spitler also serves as the director of the trauma fellowship.
Read moreTwo key research articles to read this fall
Department faculty have been hard at work publishing research this fall, including two new publications “Quality Improvement Tools in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review” and “Variability in the Processing of Fresh Osteochondral Allografts.”
Read moreGould researches IV therapy for postconcussive headaches
Each year in the U.S., 1.6–3.8 million sports-related concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries are reported. Concussions in pediatric patients can be especially concerning for parents, coaches, and physicians.
Read moreFoot and Ankle Fellowship awarded OMEGA grant for third year in a row
UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Fellowship Director and Director of International Education Ashish Shah, M.D., and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Director Michael Johnson, M.D., were awarded a one-year, $60,000 OMeGA grant.
Read morePhilpot joins department advancement team
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to welcome Jennifer Philpot back to the to the UAB Heersink School of Medicine as Senior Director of Development.
With a team of talented development officers, Philpot’s primary focus will be building comprehensive fundraising strategies and advancing philanthropy for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. She will be working with physicians to build a grateful patient program and to secure major and principal gifts that align with the department’s strategic priorities and initiatives.
Philpot has 22 years of experience in higher-education and medical development and is a graduate of the Executive Master in Health Administration program at UAB. She has held positions at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Vanderbilt University, UAB School of Medicine, and most recently at St. Vincent’s Foundation where she was responsible for managing fundraising operations for Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System’s five hospitals and ambulatory care network.
The department looks forward to the value that Philpot will create and bring to the entire UAB School of Medicine.
“Jennifer is a wonderful addition to the development team,” said Steven Theiss, M.D., John D. Sherrill Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery. “We are glad that she is calling UAB home again, and we look forward to watching her thrive in her new role.”
Faculty publish research on peritalar fracture dislocations
Former research fellow Eli Levitt, M.S., published “What are the Risk Factors for Infection after Operative Treatment of Peritalar Fracture Dislocations?” in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
Read moreLameka and team investigate complications in acetabular fractures
Orthopaedic resident Megan Lameka, M.D., recently published, “Systemic Complications of Obesity in Operative Acetabular Fractures” in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
Read moreFaculty, trainees publish research on talonavicular fusion
Graduated orthopaedic research fellow Nicholas Andrews and colleagues published, “Which surgical approach is optimal for joint preparation in talonavicular fusion - A cadaver study” in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Read moreGould finds potential pipeline for diversifying orthopaedics
Orthopaedic surgery is known as a medical field that is comprised mostly of men, and this reputation is accurate. In fact, every year that the orthopaedic Census Survey was conducted, at least 90 percent of the orthopaedic workforce has been male.
Read moreDepartment welcomes Agarwal and Casp
The department is pleased to welcome Assistant Professors Abhinav Agarwal, MBBS, and Aaron Casp, M.D., to the sections of trauma and sports medicine, respectively.
Read moreSeven department faculty receive promotions
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce the promotion of seven of its faculty members. Below is a complete listing.
- Michael Conklin, M.D., professor
- Sakthivel Rajaram Manoharan, M.D., associate professor
- Joseph Sherrill, M.D.
- Herrick Siegel, M.D., professor
- Amit Momaya, M.D., associate professor
- Jonathan Quade, M.D., associate professor
- Elie Ghanem, M.D., associate professor
“I am proud of the work and dedication each of these faculty members have displayed to earn their promotion,” said Steven Theiss, M.D., John D. Sherrill Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery. “Not only have they progressed in their careers, but they also helped build the programs in our Department. I’m thrilled they have achieved this milestone.”
McGee and Messner named DCGME Patient Safety Subcommittee representative
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery third-year residents Andrew McGee, M.D. (left), and Mitchell Messner, M.D. (right), were appointed to the Dean's Council for Diversity Medical Education (DCGME) Patient Safety Subcommittee.
Read morePediatric orthopaedics ranked top 50 in US
In the 2021-2022 Best Children’s Hospitals survey, U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) ranked Pediatric Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Alabama at UAB 49th in the nation.
Read moreLevitt conducts COVID-19 machine learning research
Former Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellow Eli Levitt, M.S., worked alongside leaders of the field to conduct research on predicting SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) among US adults, using machine learning.
Read moreMcGee, Roszman selected as representatives for House Staff Council
Orthopaedic Surgery Residents Andrew McGee, M.D., and Alex Roszman, M.D., were recently elected to the Graduate Medical Education (GME) House Staff Council for the 2021-22 year. Both are third-year residents.
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