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Orthopaedic Surgeon. Avid Sailor. Meet Doctor Captain Roca.
Hobbies: sailing, shooting trap, exercise, spending time with my wife and children, traveling First Job: McDonald’s cook First Car: Chevy Malibu 1966 Favorite Song: Brown Eyed Girl If you had not become a doctor what would have been your career path?: Biochemist What advice would you give your High School self?: Nothing different. Work hard. [...]
Return to Sports After ACL Reconstruction
One question often asked by athletes before they undergo ACL reconstruction is “When and will I be able to return to sports?” This is an important question because returning to play (RTP) is just one of the factors taken into consideration as to the decision to undergo this invasive procedure. The answer to this question [...]
AOC Success Story: Clint Martin
From ACL Rehab to MulletMan Champion Meet Clint Martin. In the fall of 2008, he had his ACL repaired and replaced by Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic‘s Dr. Clayton Lane. After hard work and rehabilitation, Clint place 1st in the 2012 FloraBama MulletMan Triathlon (Mountain Bike Division) and placed 2nd in both the 2010 & 2011 triathlons. [...]
ACL Injuries. What ESPN doesn’t tell you.
Knee injuries in sports are a common occurrence. One dreaded injury is a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Most ACL tears occur after a non-contact injury such as a wide receiver or soccer player making a sudden change in direction. The leg planted on the ground during the cutting move may experience enough [...]
