Department of Orthopaedic Surgery launches summer Medical Student Orthopaedic Research Program
This year, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery launched its summer Medical Student Orthopaedic Research Program. The program, established through a grant provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), provides medical students in their first, second, or third year with an eight-week summer research experience that exposes them to the opportunities within the medical science of orthopaedic surgery.
Orthopaedic Surgery announces fellow matches for Spine, Trauma, Hand and Upper Extremity, and Adult Reconstructive and Total Joint Fellowships
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is excited to announce those who matched with our fellowship programs for 2025. Residents from across the United States matched with four of our renowned fellowships, including the department’s Spine Fellowship, Trauma Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive and Total Joints Fellowship, and our ACGME-accredited Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship.
10 Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery employees receive UAB Service Awards
10 UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and UAB Medicine Orthopaedics employees were recipients of the 2024 UAB Service Awards.
Doyle, Garth, Siegel, and Theiss named Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Four faculty members in the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have been named 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors – Scott Doyle, M.D., William Garth, M.D., Herrick Siegel, M.D., and Steven Theiss, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery PGY-4s match into fellowships
Congratulations to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery PGY-4 residents on their recent fellowship matches! We are excited to announce where our residents plan to go next.
Mabry uses innovative mixed reality technology to perform hip replacements
Scott Mabry, M.D.Scott Mabry, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, is utilizing mixed reality technology in total hip replacements.
Casp travels with U.S. Alpine Ski Team, offers coverage to athletes at Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup
Aaron Casp, M.D.Aaron Casp, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, recently traveled with the United States Alpine Ski Team to the 2024 Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup.
Gould showcases equestrian concussion research at IOC Sports Conference
Pioneering research on advancements in equestrian sports medicine was on display at one of sports medicine’s greatest stages. With a focus on enhancing athlete performance and well-being, recent contributions from a research team led by Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D., M.P.H., marked significant strides in the equestrian community.
Medical students match into the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery residency program
We are excited to announce the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s incoming residents! Six exceptional medical students from throughout the country recently matched with our department for their upcoming residencies.
Momaya joins Convergence Medical's team to build an arthroscopic revolution
Amit Momaya, M.D., section chief of the Sports Medicine Section and associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, recently joined the Convergence Medical Advisory Board, marking a significant collaboration in the realm of orthopaedic innovation. Convergence Medical, a 2022-founded pre-clinical start-up, brings together a unique synergy of medical expertise and engineering prowess, focusing on pushing the boundaries of arthroscopy.
Johnson published in Journal of the AAOS on pelvic ring injuries
Joseph P. Johnson, M.D., assistant professor in the Trauma Section of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, was an author of a recently published article titled “Pelvic Ring Injuries: Stable or Not?”
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports and Exercise Medicine providers recently published in notable journals regarding rotator cuff and meniscal repairs
Drs. Eugene Brabston, Aaron Casp, and Amit Momaya, faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Sports and Exercise Medicine Section, are co-authors of articles that were recently published by notable medical journals.
Brabston, Casp, Evely, Momaya, and Campbell published in Arthroscopy Techniques
Drs. Eugene Brabston, Aaron Casp, Thomas Evely, and Amit Momaya, faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and current UAB Orthopaedic Surgery resident Dr. Collier Campbell are authors of a recently published article titled “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Autograft: Surgical Technique Using Augmentation With a Biocomposite Scaffold.”
Meet the Faculty: Dr. Joseph P. Johnson
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is home to some of the best orthopaedic surgeons in the state, specializing in the areas of foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, joint, oncology, pediatrics, spine, sports medicine, and trauma. The department is dedicated to unmatched education under leading faculty, groundbreaking research efforts, and maintaining excellence in patient care–making UAB Orthopaedic Surgery a preferred orthopaedic provider.
In our Meet the Faculty series, we get to know more about our leading faculty members–their medical backgrounds, current research, clinical interests, and what they believe makes UAB Orthopaedic Surgery one of the best places for orthopaedic services.
Meet Joseph P. Johnson, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Trauma Section
Joseph P. Johnson, M.D., received his medical doctorate from the Emory University School of Medicine. He then attended Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, where he completed both his residency and an orthopedic trauma fellowship. After graduating, he completed an AO short-term fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Brabston, Casp, Evely, Momaya, and DeBell published in Journal of Orthopaedics
Drs. Eugene Brabston, Aaron Casp, Thomas Evely, and Amit Momaya, faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and current UAB Orthopaedic Surgery resident Dr. Hank DeBell are authors of a recently published article titled “Posterior lateral meniscal overhang is associated with ACL tears: A retrospective case-control study.”
This study, done in conjunction with members of the UAB Department of Radiology, looked at imaging findings related to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Investigators noted a higher occurrence of the lateral meniscus extending beyond the posterior border of the tibia in patients with ACL tears. This study aimed to compare the frequency and extent of posterior lateral meniscal overhang (LMO) in patients with ACL tears to patients without ACL tears.
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers analyzed and compared 117 knees with ACL tears and a control group of 89 knees without tears. Overall, the study found that patients with ACL tears show a higher prevalence of LMO compared to uninjured patients.
Other co-authors of the study include former department members Dr. Joseph Elphingstone and Dr. Matt Hargreaves.
UAB Orthopaedic Surgery celebrates the holidays
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery held its annual department-wide holiday party on Monday, Dec. 11, at Back Forty Birmingham.
At the end of each year, the department invites all its employees and their families to come together to celebrate the winter holidays and spend time with colleagues outside of the office. Attendees enjoyed southern-inspired food, live music, and a photo booth to remember the night!
Check out some of the event photos below!
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Siegel to serve on panel and as co-director of Complex Hip & Knee Revision Symposium
Herrick J. Siegel, M.D., professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, is serving as co-director of the Complex Hip & Knee Revision Symposium, held Feb. 3 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The symposium, held by Depuy Synthes, allows attendees to gain hands-on experience in a cadaveric lab. The event also features a panel of orthopaedic surgeons with fellowship training in trauma and adult reconstruction. In addition to serving as co-director of the symposium, Siegel will also be one of the panelists.
Participants can expect discussions on various cases and topics, including revision hip surgery, periprosthetic fractures, and more.
To learn more about the upcoming symposium, click here.
Brabston, Casp, Evely, Momaya, and Lane published in Arthroscopy Techniques
Drs. Eugene Brabston, Aaron Casp, Thomas Evely, and Amit Momaya, faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Dr. Pearce Lane, Orthopaedic Surgery resident, are authors of a recently published article titled “Repair of a Radial Tear of the Meniscus Augmented With a Biocomposite Scaffold.”
While meniscal tears are common in the United States, and surgery is required for certain tear patterns, radial meniscus tears do not always completely heal. In fact, 38% of radial meniscus tears fail to heal because of tear characteristics, biology, surgical technique, and inadequate rehabilitation. To address this, there have been recent efforts to incorporate biological augmentation to increase the potential for full healing of the meniscus.
This article specifically describes and shows an all-inside, meniscal radial tear repair augmented with BioBrace– a biocomposite scaffold designed to mechanically reinforce tissue and biologically enhance healing.
According to the article, “The rationale for biologic augmentation is that it has the potential to improve the biologic integration and vascular regenerative capabilities of the native meniscus while also offering initial mechanical reinforcement at time zero.”
The article discusses the steps of repairing a radial tear of the meniscus augmented with BioBrace and has accompanying videos and figures for readers to reference. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages to using BioBrace. In conclusion, the article finds that the use of BioBrace augmentation for repairing radial tears in the meniscus shows promise in enhancing healing capabilities while providing initial mechanical reinforcement.
Momaya selected for Convergence Medical Advisory Board
Amit Momaya, M.D., chief of Sports Medicine and associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, was recently selected to join the Convergence Medical Advisory Board as they build the world’s first arthroscopic robot.
Founded in 2022, Convergence Medical is a pre-clinical start-up comprised of doctors and engineers focused on advancing arthroscopy, specifically in orthopaedics, and specializing in robotics and medical device innovation.
Convergence Medical recently developed the V01-Arthroscopic Surgical Robot–the first arthroscopic robot in the world–to “make minimally invasive surgery better.” The robot meets the entire suite of operative requirements and has a vast range of innovative features.
The robot “supports concurrent control through both a user console and VR headset. Designed to place the surgeon in the joint and support their full potential by supporting untethered control with their own hands. Whilst the surgeon is operating other healthcare staff can assist, facilitated by the paired console.”
UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery celebrates Thanksgiving
On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, Steven Theiss, M.D., professor and John D. Sherrill Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon for all department members. Faculty, residents, fellows, and staff all came together to visit and enjoy a catered meal of traditional Thanksgiving food, including turkey, dressing, and additional sides, before the holiday break.
Additionally, the department offered a giving opportunity to accompany the luncheon. Those attending could donate canned goods and/or toys that the department would donate to Jessie’s Place – a place of refuge for women and children in need.
We had a wonderful time visiting with colleagues right before the busy holiday season. We are thankful for all that make up our UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery team!