Alabama Orthopaedic Society

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[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Dr. Theiss is chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an expert in back, neck and spine conditions, as well as the treatment of spinal trauma and injuries. https://t.co/SUr95QBB5w

#MeetTheTeamMonday

[Scott Mabry, MD @scottmabry14]

“Performing an excellent surgery is a team effort.” -@dirschldr #2020RLF @aoa1887

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Congrats to PGY2 resident Dr. Andrew McGee who was awarded @BBBSBHM 2020 Big of the Year! Dr. McGee encourages everyone, with the time and willingness to spare it, to volunteer or donate in some way to the program.

#OrthoResidency #Volunteer

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Dr. Ransom completed her residency and fellowship here at UAB. She has had extensive training in the care of patients with upper extremity complaints with a special emphasis on brachial plexus, thoracic outlet syndrome and pediatric hand injuries.

#MeettheTeamMonday

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Med students: Don't forget to join us TOMORROW for our second virtual case study with Dr. @AmitMomayaMD. Experience an interactive, small-group learning environment with UAB Ortho faculty.

Register: https://t.co/7XY3WkDUDP

@uabmedicine @UABSOM

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Dr. Rajaram's clinical practice is primarily dedicated to all aspects of spinal disorders and general trauma. He trains and teaches medical students and orthopedic residents, and he also serves as a mentor for the spine fellowship.

https://t.co/ALCVWlm9Qn
#MeettheTeamMonday

[Andrews Sports Med @AndrewsSportMed]

Troy University honored Dr. Jeff Dugas today. @JeffDugasMD has been taking care of athletes, faculty and students of @TROYUnews and the Troy, AL community for the last 21 years. Congrats Dr. Dugas! #OneTROY⚔️ #SportsMedicine

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Each year, the department hosts a Resident Research Day for residents to show off their hard work. This year, our virtual Resident Research Day winners were Drs. Allison Hunter and Jeff Pearson.

Read more: https://t.co/C9UWazDfUW

#OrthoResidency #OrthopedicsResidency

[Scott Mabry, MD @scottmabry14]

We may not be allowed to walk you through tibial plateau fractures in person this year, but let us talk you through them today at 1700 CST with @UABOrtho Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Clay Spitler. https://t.co/wcIMyVxAXf

[Amit Momaya @AmitMomayaMD]

Dr. Momaya teaches some of our residents surgical skills in the lab using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. ⁦@uabmedicine⁩ ⁦@UABOrtho⁩ ⁦@AAOS1⁩

[Jon Isbell @jon_isbell86]

Study out of ⁦@UABOrtho⁩ published in ⁦@ArthroscopyJ⁩ shows preoperative CSIs may increase re-tear rate after rotator cuff repair. ⁦@AmitMomayaMD⁩ https://t.co/N2WbALCKKC

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Lots of exciting videos are being created this week for our patients to get to know our providers before, during or after their visit with UAB Orthopaedics at @uabmedicine.

#BehindtheScenes #BTS #Ortho

[Scott Mabry, MD @scottmabry14]

Thanks to @smithnephew for holding a socially distant cadaver session for @UABOrtho and for letting us test out the VR simulations

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

We hope that med students will join us for our virtual case study series, beginning Aug. 6. Experience an interactive, small-group learning environment with UAB Ortho faculty, every other Thursday at 5 p.m. CT. Register via the link in our bio.

Read more: https://t.co/BrNnpjkMRW

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Dr. Brent Ponce won first place at the 2020 virtual @aoa1887 Annual Leadership Meeting in the Critical Issues category for his poster: “Gender Inequality: Is There a Bias in Industry Compensations?”

Read more: https://t.co/RyxS4s9hK6

#InequalityResearch #HealthcareInequality

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Dr. Michael Conklin's areas of interest include: pediatric orthopaedics, spina bifida, osteogenesis imperfecta. Conklin has been a member of the #OrthoTeam since 1993.

https://t.co/LXnmEbdmnU
#MeettheTeamMonday #Ortho #OrthoCare

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Congrats to Dr. Clay Spitler, who was selected to co-chair a committee on trans-tibial amputations. The DOD and AAOS sponsored committee has important practice implications for civilian and military orthopaedic surgeons.

https://t.co/3UQM96qk0K

[Scott Mabry, MD @scottmabry14]

A Comparison Between the Direct Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed for Femoral … https://t.co/6bo8a1zjco @UABOrtho @JofOrthoTrauma

[UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery @UABOrtho]

Congrats to PGY-3 resident Dr. Yvonne Chodaba, who was named the 2020 @UABEmergencyMed Resident Consultant of the year!

https://t.co/REbJ3xzKZU

@uabmedicine @UABSOM @UABNews
#OrthoResidency

[Alabama Orthopaedic Society @OrthoAlabama]

UAB Representative to the AOS Board of Directors, Dr. Zane Hyde presents Dr. Scott Mabry, @UABOrtho Administrative Chief Resident with contribution from Alabama Orthopaedic Society.