Dr. Clayton G. Lane Ask any of the BayBears what the key to becoming a pro athlete is, and most will say “staying healthy”. At the pro level, enormous amounts of time, resources and research is spent developing and implementing stretching, strengthening, and practice regimens.

Dr. Clayton G. Lane A shoulder separation is often confused with a shoulder dislocation. A shoulder separation is technically an injury to the acromioclavicular joint. This joint is located at the top of the shoulder just under the skin and is often a visible bump in thin individuals. A shoulder separation or AC injury occurs […]

Dr. Clayton G. Lane This football season, I saw a fair number of shoulder separations in my office. It was clear in talking to my patients, that many were not sure exactly what this injury is. Therefore, I think this explanation of the injury and prognosis may be helpful to my patients as well as […]

Dr. Clayton G. Lane Here in South Alabama athletes have the advantage of being able to train outdoors year-round thanks to our subtropical climate. The downside of that is that in mid to late summer the heat and humidity can combine to put athletes at risk of heat-stroke, a deadly condition responsible for the deaths […]

Dr. Clayton G. Lane, M.D. Forearm fractures are the most common long bone fracture in children. They usually result from a simple fall onto an outstretched hand while running or playing sports. When this injury occurs, it is arguably more traumatic to the parents than it is to the injured child! Here are some basic […]