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Momaya gives commentary for Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor and Section Chief of Sports Medicine Amit Momaya, M.D., recently published an editorial commentary in Journal of Arthroscopic and[…]

Spitler and team snag lead article for May issue of the JAAOS

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs Clay Spitler, M.D., and team, were selected for the lead article of the Journal[…]

Momaya presented abstract at Emory Sports Medicine Symposium

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor and Section Chief of Sports Medicine Amit Momaya, M.D., was honored to have his abstract accepted at the 15th[…]

UAB Ortho team wins Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma grant

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs Clay Spitler, M.D., alongside Residents Matthew Hess, M.D., and David Patch,M.D., were awarded a[…]

Foot and Ankle Fellowship matches with Singh

The Department of Orthoapedic Surgery is pleased to welcome Swapnil Singh, M.D., to the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program in the 2022-2023 cohort.

Gould and team publish research on pediatric concussion recovery

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D., published “Socioeconomic and demographic considerations of pediatric concussion recovery” in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience.

Medical student mentee wins breakout room award at symposium

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Mentee and MS3 in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Kelly Chandler won a breakout room award at the Medical Student[…]

Siegel virtually presenting at orthopaedic conference in Australia

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Professor Herrick Siegel, M.D., is scheduled to present his research virtually at the Orthopaedic Down Under Symposium in Sydney, Australia, May 13-14.

UAB Ortho faculty, trainees win JBJS research award

Editors of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery and JBJS Open Access selected authors of the research “Disparities Among Industry's Highly Compensated Orthopaedic Surgeons”[…]

Cichos, alongside faculty, publishes in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

Department of Orthpaedic Surgery Postdoctoral Student Kyle Chichos, B.S., published “Isothermal Microcalorimetry Improves the Time to Diagnosis of Fracture-related Infection Compared with Conventional Tissue Cultures”[…]

Journey to MD: Kennieth McCollough

Typically, undergraduate students major in pre-med, chemistry, or even biology before becoming a hopeful applicant to medical school, following their graduation from a four-year bachelor’s[…]

UAB Ortho Alumni Reception at AOS/MOS Annual Meeting

The Alabama Orthopaedic Society (AOS) is hosting their annual meeting May 19-21 at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama.

Wall wins SOA/OREF Resident Award

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery PGY-3 resident Kevin Wall, M.D., MPH, earned the Southern Orthopaedic Association (SOA) and Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Resident Award.

Casp speaks on hip arthroscopy as a new frontier in treating hip pain

Hip arthroscopy is a relatively new and expanding field to treat hip impingement and groin pain in young active individuals. The hip labrum can tear,[…]

Momaya, Casp, Brabston talk new rotator cuff tear treatment with UAB Medcast

Rotator cuff tears are painful and limiting for patients; larger tears have had poor outcomes in general and have often been deemed irreparable. But a[…]

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine named medical provider for the USFL

UAB Medicine will provide sideline physicians, preseason and postseason player physicals, mental health services, nutritionist consultations, clinical services, an employee health database and other services.

Ghanem and Siegel investigate muscle inflammation and osteoarthritis

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Section Chief of Joint Arthroplasty Elie Ghanem, M.D., and Professor Herrick Siegel, M.D., published “Perioperative Assessment of Muscle Inflammation Susceptibility in[…]

Spitler collaborates with peers across the nation to study fracture nonunion patients

$Spitler collaborates with peers across the nation to study fracture nonunion patients$ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Director of Clinical Research and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs Clay Spitler, M.D., recently published “The Prevalence of Metabolic and Endocrine[…]

UAB Ortho-mentored medical students make splash at AAOS 2022

UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty and trainees attended the to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois from March[…]

Morsy presented at AAHS on vascularized bone grafts

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Fellow Mohamed Morsy, M.D., presented his research at the American Association for Hand Surgery meeting in California this year.

Patch, Spitler, and J. Johnson research featured in Orthopedics Today

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery incoming resident David Patch, M.D., Director of Clinical Research and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs Clay Spitler, M.D., and Assistant Professor[…]

Department bowls to support Spina Bifida Association of Alabama

This month, a group of staff members from the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery participated in a fundraising event for the Spina Bifida Association of[…]

Siegel has highest FY21 operative volume of all surgeons at UAB

According to Periop Case reports from UAB Hospital Highlands, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, and North Pavilion, Professor Herrick Siegel, M.D., completed the most cases of[…]

Ransom helps found the Southeast Orthopedic Hand Society

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Assistant Professor Erin Ransom, M.D., alongside fellow hand surgeons Michael Smith, M.D., Kathleen McKeon, M.D., and Grady Maddox, M.D., have launched the Southeast[…]

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency welcomes new trainees

After a successful Match Day 2022, the UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program will welcome six new trainees this summer from medical schools across the nation, including[…]

Siegel joins faculty of Fourth Biennial Arthroplasty Disaster Conference

Professor Herrick Siegel, M.D., is set to the attend the fourth Biennial Arthroplasty Conference in Miami Beach, Florida on Apr. 29-30 as a faculty member.

Meyer and Ransom publish chapter in Green’s Operative Hand Surgery

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Richard Meyer, M.D., and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Assistant Professor Erin Ransom, M.D., wrote Chapter 29 in Green's Operative Hand[…]

Your guide to UAB Ortho at AAOS 2022

UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty and trainees will head to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois from March[…]

Faculty, trainees investigate length of stay for patients with ankle fractures, as affected by COVID-19

$Faculty, trainees investigate length of stay for patients with ankle fractures, as affected by COVID-19$ Does COVID-19 affect times to surgery and lengths of stay for patients with ankle fractures?

Siegel teams up with the Division of Infectious Disease to launch new conference

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Professor Herrick Siegel, M.D., alongside Division of Infectious Diseases Assistant Professor Daniela de Lima Corvino, M.D., has launched a new UAB Multidisciplinary[…]

M. Johnson elected president of AOS

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor and Director of the residency program Michael Johnson, M.D., has been elected president of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society (AOS)[…]

Momaya to present at 2022 SOA SEC Conference

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor and Section Chief of Sports Medicine Amit Momaya, M.D., will present at the Southern Orthopaedic Association’s (SOA) 2022 Southern[…]

McLynn, Wall elected to medical honor society

Two Department of Orthopaedic Surgery residents were recently elected to the national Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society chapter at UAB.

Recap: SEM honors a patient and physical therapist at a UAB Men’s Basketball Game

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) was honored to recognize Physical Therapist Justin Kirk, PT, DPT, and Jeremy Pritchett at the recent UAB Men’s Basketball[…]

Naranje, Chandler, and Sowers present at The Orthopaedic Summit

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Sameer Naranje, M.D., MRCS, and his research team recently presented two manuscripts at The Orthopaedic Summit 2021 in Las[…]

UAB Orthopaedics offers new treatment option for rotator cuff injury

The new procedure uses a balloon to separate bones in the shoulder, reducing pain and allowing physical therapy a chance to work.

Brabston, Casp, and Momaya perform first subacromial balloon spacer procedure at UAB

Three physicians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have studied and performed a new procedure that has the ability to bring relief and offer[…]

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine to honor Kirk and Pritchett at men’s basketball game

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) is pleased to recognize Physical Therapist Justin Kirk, PT, DPT, and Jeremy Pritchett at the upcoming UAB Men’s Basketball[…]

Gould shares exercise in pregnancy advice with local mothers

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D., MPH, and Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Assistant Professor Chase Cawyer, M.D., sat down with the Birmingham[…]

Spinal trauma, bone health, disparities, and vascular injuries: recent publications

UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty, staff, and trainees continue to make strides for medical advancement through basic and clinical research. We look forward to[…]

Faculty, trainees find increase in mortality for COVID-positive patients during hip fracture surgery

$Faculty, trainees find increase in mortality for COVID-positive patients during hip fracture surgery$ UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Chair and Professor Steven Theiss, M.D., alongside his colleagues, published “Association Between COVID-19 and Mortality in Hip Fracture Surgery in the National[…]

UAB physician provides medical coverage to U.S. Ski Team while in Croatia

When the U.S. Ski Team went to the World Cup competition in Croatia, a UAB orthopaedic doctor went with them.

First future Ph.D. graduate from department shows off basic science research lab

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery postdoctoral student, Kyle Cichos, will be the first Doctor of Philosophy to graduate from the department when he finishes his program[…]

Faculty, trainees study femoral shaft fracture outcomes

$Faculty, trainees study femoral shaft fracture outcomes$ Former UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellow David Patch, M.D., alongside his colleagues, published “Civilian Ballistic Femoral Shaft Fractures Compared with Blunt Femur Shaft Fractures” in[…]

Boohaker graduates with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery congratulates Nurse Practitioner Andrea Boohaker, DNP, ACNP-BC, who graduated with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from UAB in December[…]

Physical activity during pregnancy lowers risks of complications and preterm births

Pregnant women will receive a 4D ultrasound, clinical evaluation and personalized physical activity plan through the new Exercise in Pregnancy Clinic.

Gould presents at the International Olympic Committee conference

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D., presented “Resistance Training Does Not Decrease Placental Blood Flow During Valsalva Maneuver: A Novel Use of 3D[…]

Quade named 2021 “Top-Performing” Provider

The UAB Medicine Office of Patient Experience and Engagement (OPXE) has recognized Associate Professor and Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma Jonathan Quade, M.D., as a 2021[…]

Four staff become registered orthopaedic technologists

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery would like to congratulate the following staff members for passing their American Society of Orthopaedic Professionals (ASOP) Registered Orthopaedic[…]

Department researchers publish study on talar neck fractures

$Department researchers publish study on talar neck fractures$ Former UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Resident J Thompson McMurtrie, M.D., published “Union Rates of Talar Neck Fractures With Substantial Bone Defects Treated With Autograft” in the[…]

Orthopaedics now supported by Clinical Research Enterprise

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to partner with the Clinical Research Enterprise (CRE)–housed in the Department of Medicine (DOM) Chair’s Office–that will support[…]

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[…]

Faculty 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[…]

UAB program aims to prevent hip disorders

New techniques and understanding of hip disorders are leading to new ways to prevent or treat hip deterioration.

Department launches Hip Preservation Program focused on early diagnosis and intervention for hip disorders

Drs. Momaya (left) and Casp (right), two key faculty leading the programMany individuals–whether through every-day life or athletic activity–experience degeneration in their hips. Due to[…]

Department welcomes Evely

The department is pleased to welcome Thomas Evely, D.O., to the Sports Medicine Section as an assistant professor.

Boohaker 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.

Spitler 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[…]

Two 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”[…]

Gould 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[…]

UAB orthopaedic physician hopes to bring more women to the field

Overcoming perceived barriers such as work/life balance in the field is a key part of recruiting more women into orthopaedic surgery.

Foot 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.,[…]

Philpot joins department advancement team

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to welcome Jennifer Philpot back to the to the UAB School of Medicine as Senior Director of[…]

Faculty publish research on peritalar fracture dislocations

$Faculty publish research on peritalar fracture dislocations$ 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[…]

$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of Medicine

Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation.

Lameka and team investigate complications in acetabular fractures

$Lameka and team investigate complications in acetabular fractures$ Orthopaedic resident Megan Lameka, M.D., recently published, “Systemic Complications of Obesity in Operative Acetabular Fractures” in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.

Faculty, 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[…]

Gould 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[…]

Department 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.

Seven 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. […]

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[…]

Pediatric 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[…]

Levitt 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[…]

McGee, 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[…]

Momaya and Brabston promoted to associate members of ASES

Assistant Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine Amit Momaya, M.D. (left), and Assistant Professor Will Brabston, M.D. (right), were promoted to associate members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons[…]

Gould first author of pediatric concussion research

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D., published “Orthostatic intolerance in post-concussion patients” in the Physician and Sportsmedicine journal.

Burn patient shows hand therapists his gratitude by making them custom works of art

A year ago, Delrico Gibson could not use his hands. Now he can make art again and thanked the therapists who helped him recover with[…]

Momaya presented at Broward Health Grand Rounds

Assistant Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine Amit Momaya, M.D., presented at the Broward Health Medical Center Grand Rounds in June.

Theiss named AOA committee chair

John D. Sherrill Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery Steven Theiss, M.D., has assumed the role of chair of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Membership Committee.

Williams to lead new department wellness committee

Assistant Professor Kevin Williams, M.D., was chosen to serve as the new wellness champion for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Messner named 2021 UAB Emergency Medicine Resident Consultant of the Year

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery PGY-3 resident Mitchell Messner, M.D., was named the 2021 UAB Emergency Medicine (EM) Resident Consultant of the year at the UAB[…]

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency celebrates its 2021 graduates

This month, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery said “goodbye” to its six outgoing residents who will leave UAB for their next career steps, taking them[…]

Boohaker awarded 2021 UAB Medicine Excellence Award

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Andrea Boohaker, MSN, has been selected as a 2021 recipient of the UAB Medicine Excellence Award– one of the[…]

Momaya selected for AOSSM Council of Delegates

Assistant Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine Amit Momaya, M.D., has been selected as the Alabama representative on the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine[…]

Williams investigates adolescent tibial shaft fractures

$Williams investigates adolescent tibial shaft fractures$ Assistant Professor Kevin Williams, M.D., was featured in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science for his abstract, “Physeal-Sparing Rigid Intramedullary Nailing in Adolescent Tibial Shaft[…]

Faculty lead national and international educational opportunities

Several Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty members have led or are planning to lead educational seminars, panels, and courses across the nation this summer and[…]

Department launches new Adult Reconstructive and Total Joints Fellowship

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lower Extremities section is launching an Adult Reconstructive and Total Joints Fellowship. The program will participate in the 2022 match[…]

Boohaker to present at National Nurse Practioner Symposium

Department of Orthoapedic Surgery Nurse Practioner Andrea Boohaker, MSN, will present at National Nurse Practitioner Symposium in Keystone, Colorado. The symposium will be held in[…]

Faculty, fellows investigate impact of COVID-19 on orthopedic surgery

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellow Kyle Paul published “COVID-19 Impact on Orthopedic Surgeons: Elective Procedures, Telehealth, and Income” in the Southern Medical Journal.

New sports medicine/cardiology clinic to serve young athletes

Clinical experience during COVID-19 showed that a combination of sports medicine and pediatric cardiology would be helpful for young athletes.

May marks National Physical and Fitness Sports Month

Photo credit: Meghan HolmesThe Department of Orthopaedic Surgery recognizes May as National Physical and Fitness Sports Month.

Foot and ankle patients with Medicaid have less difficulty scheduling at academic centers

Faculty and trainees from the department published their research, “Do Geographic Region, Pathologic Chronicity, and Hospital Affiliation Affect Access to Care Among Medicaid- and Privately[…]

AAPI Heritage Month, Part 1: Chen’s 2019 presidential address holds new truth in 2021

The School of Medicine is celebrating AAPI heritage, lineage, and legacy by telling the stories of several AAPI faculty around campus. To begin, Herbert Chen, M.D.,[…]

UAB Orthopaedics faculty, trainees investigate SCI and COVID-19

Department of Orthopaedics faculty and trainees recently published “COVID-19 and Acute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury—Case Report of 2 Patients: Do We Need to Rethink Our[…]

UAB Orthopaedics researchers investigate antibiotic powders in ORIF cases

Researchers in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery investigate the impact of the antibiotic powder on reducing surgical site infection (SSI), specifically in treating acetabular fractures.

Residents sweep the AOS essay competition for second year in a row

UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery residents Thompson McMurtrie, M.D., Megan Lameka, M.D., and Scott Mabry, M.D., placed first, second and third- respectively- in the Alabama Orthopaedic[…]

Department welcomes new staff in April

The Department of Orthopadic Surgery is pleased to welcome several new staff members to the ortho team:

Gould to present research at International Olympic Committee conference

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D., will present “Resistance Training Does Not Decrease Placental Blood Flow During Valsalva Maneuver: A Novel Use[…]

Department secures most views for a JAMA Surgery article in 2020

“Association of Surgical Jacket and Bouffant Use With Surgical Site Infection Risk,” authored by current and former orthoapedic surgery trainees, was the most viewed and[…]

Hello, goodbye 2021: Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Although Match Day 2021 did not look exactly like match day in years past due to the COVID-19 outbreak, fourth-year medical students across the country[…]

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