
UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
@uabortho
The official X account of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.
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https://www.uab.edu/medicine/orthopaedics/ 13-07-2018 19:20:34
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🏌️♂️How can you stay injury-free while swinging this golf season? From warm-up tips to heat safety and cart etiquette, UAB experts share how to keep your game—and your health—on par. Read more: uab.edu/news/news-you-… UAB Medicine @uabheersink UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine Amit Momaya


☀️ Pickleball is heating up—but so are the injuries! How can you stay safe while playing the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.? UAB experts share tips to prevent strains, sprains & more. 🏓 Learn more: uab.edu/news/news-you-… UAB Medicine @uabheersink Thomas Evely UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine


🩺💚 This Nurses’ Week, we salute the incredible nurses who keep UAB Orthopaedics running strong. Your care, skill, and compassion make a lasting impact on every patient, every day. Thank you for all you do! @uabheersink UAB Medicine #NursesWeek #UABOrthopaedics #WeLoveOurNurses


🦴 From the lab to the OR table, UAB Orthopaedic Surgery is pushing boundaries in patient care, education, and discovery! Learn more: uab.edu/medicine/ortho… UAB Medicine @uabheersink


Mohamed Morsy, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery assistant professor, delivered a dynamic session on complex cases at the recent peripheral nerve course. Proud of our faculty leading the way in education! UAB Medicine @uabheersink UAB Neurosurgery


👏 Congrats to Will Mayweather from UAB Orthopaedics on earning national instructor status from ASOP! Now recognized as a Fracture Immobilization Workshop Instructor, he’s set to share his expertise nationwide. @uabheersink @uabnews UAB Medicine


📱💻 Experiencing neck pain after hours on your phone or computer? You might have "tech neck." Dr. Luke Hiatt from UAB Orthopaedics shares tips to relieve discomfort and improve posture. Learn more: uab.edu/news/news-you-… UAB Medicine @uabheersink @uabnews


🎉 Big congrats to our PGY-4s on their fellowship matches! Austin, Addison, Travis, Rush, Pearce, and Katie, we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in Sports, Pediatrics, and Hand! UAB Medicine @uabheersink @uabnews


Happy Friday! ⛳️ Mark your calendars: The UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Golf Tournament is coming up June 21 at 9 a.m. at Highlands Park Golf Course. Don’t miss the fun on the fairway! 🏌️♂️ Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… UAB Medicine UAB Heersink School of Medicine


Shining a spotlight on our Spring GEMs! 💎 Megan Allmendinger, Kadezia Bouyer, Chris Green & Dr. Alakhani Ashraf consistently go the extra mile for our patients and team. Thank you for embodying the mission of UAB Orthopaedics! UAB Medicine UAB Heersink School of Medicine


Fueling athletes for life—on and off the field. 💪 With help from UAB Medicine and local partners, Birmingham student-athletes are learning how nutrition, sleep & wellness power performance. Read more➡️ uab.edu/news/health-me… UAB Medicine UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Join us in celebrating even more team members who go above and beyond to support our patients and colleagues. Your dedication keeps UAB Orthopaedics shining bright! ⭐ UAB Medicine UAB Heersink School of Medicine



Wrapping up our Spring Social GEMs series! 💎 To every team member who goes the extra mile—thank you for making UAB Orthopaedics a place of excellence and compassion. We’re proud to celebrate you! UAB Medicine @uabheersink


Why are female athletes more prone to ACL injuries? WBRC 6 News sat down with UAB Sports Medicine’s Amit Momaya to explore the reasons, and the solutions. 💪⚽ Learn how prevention programs like FIFA 11 are making a difference. @uabheersink UAB Medicine wbrc.com/2025/06/11/uab…

Do you have “tech neck”? Symptoms like stiffness, poor posture, or even shooting pain could be a sign. UAB Ortho’s Dr. Luke Hiatt shares prevention tips and when to see a doctor. 📲 Read more: uab.edu/news/news-you-… UAB Medicine @uabheersink @uabnews



UAB Orthopaedics is proud to support the world’s first responders! 🏅 As part of UAB Medicine, we're providing expert care at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games in Birmingham. Read more: uab.edu/news/health-me… #WPFG2025 @uabheersink UAB Medicine

ACL tears aren’t just for pro athletes. 🏃♀️ Amit Momaya breaks down the latest in ACL surgery, from prehab to retear prevention. Hear how UAB is advancing care for patients of all activity levels. 🎧 Listen here: uabmedicine.org/medical-profes…