Choosing the right orthopedic surgeon is the first step toward a successful surgery and a fast recovery. You may be wondering, but how do I know which surgeon is right for me? Here are a few tips and questions to keep in mind through your decision process: Ask around Just as you consult your friends, […]
Thanks to modern medicine, surgery, and the skills of sports medicine specialists at Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic, shoulder separations can be surgically repaired through 4 small “poke holes” rather than the large incisions of the past. Shoulder separations, aka AC (acromioclavicular) dislocations often heal without surgery, but when they don’t it can be career-ending for an athlete. […]
Dr. John C. McAndrew of Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic P.C. Physician specializing in General Orthopaedics – Foot & Ankle Hobbies: Wood working, forestry, hunting, & fishing Guilty Pleasures: Antiquing First Job: Meat cutter in grocery store First Car: Ford Torino Hatchback Favorite Song: Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” Have you always planned to go into medicine? If […]
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. […]
Dr. William A. Crotwell, III of Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic P.C. Physician specializing in Hand Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Adult Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Industrial Medicine First Job: Hercules Powder Co. (made dynamite, nitroglycerin) It paid 11 cents more to go up the line and work the nitroglycerin production. (Learned early why people […]