Over 100 million Americans are experiencing temperatures below 10°F, with the Southeastern U.S. seeing record lows, causing many individuals, especially those with joint pain, to feel the effects of the cold weather.

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine providers share their top tips for injury prevention among performing artists.

This December, the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement sought to connect with the medical community by learning about the season’s rich variety of holidays. In part three of our holiday series, we explore Christmas, celebrated worldwide for its message of love, generosity, and joy.

In Fall 2024, UAB Heersink School of Medicine announced the winners of the 2024 Dale J. Benos Medical Student Research Day (MSRD).

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is excited to welcome Matthew C. Hess, M.D., as a new faculty member and one of two specialists trained in pediatric and adult orthopaedic surgical oncology in the state of Alabama.

We are excited to announce Walt Smith, M.D., has joined the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as an assistant professor in the Sports Medicine Section.

Experts at UAB provide guidance on how to prevent pickleball injury.

UAB experts say that, by learning the symptoms of SCA and how to respond, one could save a life in an emergent situation.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital has been recognized as the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings.

Thirty-three individuals comprising seven teams recently graduated from UAB Medicine’s High Performing Care Collaborative summer 2024 program. The program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office, recognized its graduates at a ceremony on Aug.

Experts at UAB discuss early arthritis prevention, causes and treatment.

UAB expert studies head impact and helmet protection for equestrian riders.  

Physicians at UAB are using mixed reality technology to perform total hip replacements and teach the next generation of surgeons.

Hassan Ghomrawi, Ph.D., MPH, has joined the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine as an associate professor and the inaugural vice chair for Research and Innovation for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as associate director for the Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center (CAMBAC).

For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News has named UAB Hospital the best hospital in Alabama, with several specialties and procedures ranked among the best.

For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News has named UAB Hospital the best hospital in Alabama, with several specialties and procedures ranked among the best.

This year, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery launched its summer Medical Student Orthopaedic Research Program.

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.

Twenty-eight UAB employees recently graduated from the Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) Spring 2024 program. In its pilot year, the program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO), recognized its first cohort of graduates at a ceremony on May 23, 2024.

10 UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and UAB Medicine Orthopaedics employees were recipients of the 2024 UAB Service Awards.

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.

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.

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.

The new program emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition, as well as the importance of self-wellness factors such as sleep, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall performance and well-being of student-athletes.

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.

In Birmingham, Alabama, the commitment to fostering the potential of young athletes extends far beyond the playing field.

UAB physicians will provide multiple services to Lawson State athletes.

The multidisciplinary clinic will offer a full spectrum of sports and exercise medicine services to patients, including non-operative and surgical procedures and nutritional, biologic injections, cardio, exercise in pregnancy, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services.  

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening event that can happen unexpectedly to anyone, including young individuals. Unlike a heart attack, SCA occurs when the heart suddenly stops functioning, leading to unconsciousness and cessation of breathing.

Sara Gould, M.D., MPH, associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Camden Hebson, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, were recently featured as experts on ESPN’s SportsCenter regarding athlete Bronny James’ recent cardiac arrest.