Broken bones, or fractures, can result from a simple trip and fall, a weekend sporting event, or a high-energy trauma (car accident, motorcycle accident, or fall from significant height). These injuries are painful and can result in long-term impairment.

Fortunately, UAB has fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons who are available when that unexpected event results in trauma to the bones. Our team is trained in the latest techniques of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis, intramedullary nailing, or external fixation (Ilizarov/Taylor Spatial Frame). We specialize in treating complex and simple fractures of the shoulder, elbow, hip (fragility fractures), acetabulum, pelvis, knee, ankle, and foot.

In addition, our specialized training enables us to tackle problems such as fractures that haven't healed (non-unions), and fractures that have healed in a poor position (mal-union). Working with an interdisciplinary team, we have the capacity to treat complex wounds and when necessary grow new bone.