Lumbar Laminectomy

Posted on Jan 22, 2018

Have you been diagnosed with spinal stenosis? Do you have difficulty walking any long distances without experiencing leg pain? Patients who have not improved after conservative treatment may benefit from surgery. During surgery, the bone spurs and arthritis are removed that place pressure on nerves that affect the legs and buttock region. Dr. Donahoe specializes […]

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)

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Have you been diagnosed with a pinched nerve in your neck? This condition can cause pain that radiates to the shoulder or arm. Patients who have not improved with conservative treatment including medication and physical therapy may be candidates for surgery. Patients typically spend one night in the hospital, and almost immediately after surgery are […]

Microdiscectomy-Lumbar

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Low back and leg pain can be caused by a herniated disc or “pinched nerve”.  Like most spine surgeons, Dr. Donahoe gets the best surgical results from relieving pain caused by nerve compression. Patients who have not improved with medication and physical therapy may be candidates for a minimally invasion procedure done in our same […]

AOC Patient Shares Gratitude for Treatment Received from Dr. Cockrell

Posted on Aug 10, 2017

AOC Doctors pride themselves on providing excellent patient care. Dr. Cockrell received this letter from a patient expressing her gratitude for his “kindness and expertise.” Now, after her procedure, she is able to walk pain-free.

AOC Raises $8,600 for Victory Health Partners

Posted on Jun 16, 2017

Dr. Russell Hudgens, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chairman of the AOC Board of Directors and Dean Brown, AOC’s CEO, were proud to present Kim Garrett, from Victory Health Partners a check for $8,600.00.This year was the 19th Annual AOC Charity Golf Tournament with Victory Health Partners as the recipient. At AOC, we eagerly look for ways […]

Dr. Christopher Patton inducted as an Honorary member of the Cottage Hill Christian Academy Athletic Hall of Fame

Posted on Jun 08, 2017

Dr. Christopher Patton was inducted into the Cottage Hill Christian Academy Athletic Hall of Fame as an Honorary member. Dr. Patton is part of the inaugural class of inductees. He has served as the only team doctor in CHCA history and has been a great supporter of Warrior athletes, spending all home games and several […]

Anterior Approach: Total Hip Replacement

Posted on May 02, 2017

One of the largest joints in the body is the hip, and over time, it can become damaged due to issues like arthritis, a fracture, bone tumors, or hip disease. Alleviating the pain and discomfort caused by an unhealthy hip often calls for total hip replacement surgery. A common procedure, a total hip replacement calls […]

Dr. Matthew Barber: Key Speaker at ASIA Winter Workshop

Posted on Feb 14, 2017

Dr. Matthew Barber traveled to Birmingham, AL last week to speak at the Alabama Self-Insured Association (ASIA) Winter workshop. He spoke to a packed room on the benefits of 3D printed knee implants and was very well-received. * ASIA is an organization that represents the interests of employers in Alabama who self-insure workers’ compensation coverage on […]

Robotic-arm Assisted Procedures Now Offered at AOC

Posted on Feb 01, 2017

  Spring Hill Medical Center is unveiling its latest tool to help patients. It’s a robotic arm to assist in surgeries for partial knee and total hip replacements. So, this is how it works. Patients go through CAT-scans and surgeons use information from that to create pre-operative plans for the placement of their implants. During […]

AOC Surgeons Now Offer Robotic-Arm Assisted Partial Knee & Total Hip Replacement Procedures

Posted on Jan 19, 2017

Springhill Medical Center is the first hospital in the Mobile area to offer Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Partial Knee and Total Hip replacement procedures. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery is transforming the way joint replacement procedures are performed. “This system allows us to be extremely precise in the planning, preparation and implantation of […]