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UAB Orthopaedic Surgery takes action to be at the forefront of orthopaedic research

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is taking action to revolutionize its research efforts. Through identified focus areas, increased collaborative efforts, and research priorities, the ...
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UAB Orthopaedics helps longtime nurse return to the work she loves

After decades of living with chronic orthopedic issues, Terry Sanfilippo thought she knew what to expect from surgery and recovery. But thanks to the care she received at UAB Orthopaedics, her recent ...
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UAB Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports & Exercise Medicine support nutrition program for local student-athletes

In Birmingham, Alabama, the commitment to fostering the potential of young athletes extends far beyond the playing field. Thanks to the initiative spearheaded by James Jones, head athletic trainer for ...
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UAB Orthopaedic providers recognized for excellent patient care

Fourteen providers in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery were recently recognized by the UAB Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care they delivered to patients during ...
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Ghomrawi joins UAB with leadership roles in Orthopaedic Surgery and Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center

Hassan Ghomrawi, Ph.D., MPH, has joined the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine as an associate professor and the inaugural vice chair for Research and Innovation for the Department of ...
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Oncology Research

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Oncology Section seeks to further the boundaries of known cancer research for muscoloskeletal oncology. It is one of the busiest centers in the Southeast for ...
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

On April 28, 2025, Jasmine Thum, M.D., M.S. assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery and Department of Biomedical Engineering, hosted a peripheral ...
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Joint Reconstruction Research

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Joint Reconstruction Section places particular emphasis on translational research endeavors by studying clinically relevant pathologies prevalent in the ...
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Pediatrics Research

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Pediatrics Section conducts comprehensive pediatrics research, ranging from sports medicine to trauma. The section aims to discover new treatments for diseases like ...
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery welcomes Ransom as a faculty member

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery welcomed Erin Ransom, M.D., as a faculty member on Mar. 16. Ransom completed Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at UAB where she served as Administrative Chief ...
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Honoring a legacy, elevating orthopaedic hand training: The Gould Endowed Support Fund

In April 2025, the UAB Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the John S. Gould, M.D. and Sheryl H. Gould Endowed Support Fund, designed to support the educational mission of UAB’s Hand and ...
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Over 100 million Americans are experiencing temperatures below 10°F, with the Southeastern U.S. seeing record lows, causing many individuals, especially those with joint pain, to feel the effects of ...