BIRMINGHAM: 1801 Gadsden Highway
HOOVER: 118 Mars Hill Road
CHILDERSBURG: 33637 U.S. 280
For more than three decades, OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports has been an integral part of the community, offering comprehensive and dedicated bone, joint and muscle care to Birmingham, Hoover, Childersburg and the surrounding areas.
As part of their commitment to providing excellence in patient-centered orthopedic care, they are proud to offer a full spectrum of care, including elbow; foot and ankle; hip; knee; shoulder; back, neck and spine; and hand and wrist treatments. However, even though their offerings have expanded over the years, their main focus has always remained the same — the care of their patients.
With this commitment in mind, their team of experts understands the importance of the spine as a fundamental structure in your body's foundation. Pain in your spine can be debilitating and keep you from what you love to do, whether you’re an athlete or weekend warrior.
Those suffering from back pain that radiates down their leg, difficulty turning their head, numbness, pain when sitting, swelling and sleep problems that are caused by neck or back pain should consider seeing an expert so their condition does not get worse.
Back pain is commonly caused by muscle inflammation, traumatic injuries or arthritis-related conditions. These common conditions include degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves and herniated discs.
Traumatic accidents are one of the most common reasons why someone might go to an orthopedic neck expert, but neck conditions can also develop over time due to repetitive motion or reappear years after an injury. Common neck injuries include pinched nerves, cervical myelopathy and cervical radiculopathy.
Dr. Gregory Gullung and Dr. Lauren Savage, board-certified spine surgeons and fellowship-trained spine experts, specialize in an extensive range of back, neck and spine conditions and treatments.
Centered on your well-being, these specialists diagnose spine-related disorders, crafting comprehensive treatment plans emphasizing wellness, prevention and education.
Employing their expertise, they offer innovative nonsurgical and surgical solutions, including minimally invasive procedures, kyphoplasty, and various nerve blocks targeting lumbar, cervical and thoracic areas. Their commitment ensures each patient receives exceptional care throughout their treatment journey.
Dr. Gullung specializes in minimally invasive spine treatments. He prioritizes patient goals, focusing on the least invasive treatment method for optimal outcomes and patients' desired lifestyles.
Aiming for reliable and efficient patient care, Dr. Gullung offers various treatments, including cervical arthroplasty, anterior cervical decompression, lumbar disc replacement, endoscopic spinal decompression/discectomy, microdiscectomy, laminectomy, minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and anterior and lateral lumbar interbody fusion. He emphasizes guiding patients through treatment, explaining options, risks and expected outcomes.
Dr. Savage excels in minimally invasive spine procedures and arthroscopy, aiming to provide exceptional care by treating patients and their families with the same consideration he would want for his own family.
Dr. Savage offers a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical treatments for the spine, including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, lumbar microdiscectomy, minimally invasive spine fusion, kyphoplasty, endoscopic spine surgery, sacroiliac joint injections and intradiscal injections as well as lumbar, cervical and thoracic nerve blocks.
Like the spine, the hand and wrist are intricate structures crucial to your daily life — whether at home, work or enjoying your hobbies and activities. Any disruption or discomfort in this intricate network can significantly affect your ability to carry out daily activities, such as driving, preparing meals and getting dressed.
Symptoms like difficulty squeezing or grabbing items due to hand and finger weakness, inability to straighten or bend your fingers, numbness and/or tingling, pain when rotating your wrist, stiffness and swelling can indicate underlying issues that might need expert attention.
Seeking timely care for these symptoms is crucial, as it can prevent further complications and ensure a quicker recovery, allowing you to regain full function in this vital part of your body.
Considering its intricate network of joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, hand injuries can stem from various causes. They often occur due to sudden, forceful trauma or gradually develop over time due to repetitive movements. Traumatic incidents such as a crushed hand in an auto accident, sports-related sprains or fractures from falls are common occurrences. Workplace environments that involve manual labor can also lead to these types of traumatic hand injuries.
Common hand conditions include Dupuytren’s contracture, finger dislocation, ganglion cysts, hand or finger fractures, sprains, syndactyly and trigger finger as well as some conditions that also directly affect the wrist, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve injuries, de Quervain's tenosynovitis and sports-related injuries.
Injuries to the wrist can result from various activities, affecting the eight small wrist bones or the interconnected forearm bones. These injuries are often caused by a fall, vehicle accident, repetitive stress or movement and, frequently, athletics.
Among the more prevalent wrist injuries are distal radius fractures, sprains, and de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Conditions like triangular fibrocartilage complex tears, wrist dislocation, fractures and tendonitis commonly afflict the wrist, demanding specialized care and treatment options.
Fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon Dr. Joseph Ingram is dedicated to providing his patients with the compassionate care they need and deserve.
With proficiency in advanced procedures, his approach focuses on restoring function and relieving discomfort for patients with hand and wrist issues.
Leveraging his extensive experience and training, Dr. Ingram crafts comprehensive care plans, ensuring top-notch medical professionalism and the latest advancements in treatment options.
Dr. Ingram’s expertise encompasses a wide array of conditions and procedures spanning from the elbow to the fingertips, including digital nerve repair, joint replacement, arthritis, surgical interventions for peripheral nerve conditions, fractures and sports-related hand and elbow injuries.
When it comes to finding the right treatment for your injury or condition, start with an expert who knows your unique needs the best. The experts at OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports remain committed to delivering high-quality care.
Individuals seeking specialized treatment for spine, hand or wrist concerns are invited to explore all the options available to them.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a spine, hand or wrist expert, please visit orthoalabama.com or call 205-228-7600.
