Amit Momaya, MD

Check out our recent blog post on knee braces for offensive linemen.

Do Knee Braces Help an Offensive Lineman? Every single snap in football involves hundreds of pounds of raw athletic force colliding. Within this chaotic grid, offensive linemen operate in a state of constant vulnerability.

Karlos May, Ohio State commit and #7 ranked defensive lineman in the country, turned to UAB Sports Medicine Surgeon Dr. Momaya when he tore his ACL. His comeback has been incredible and the best is yet to come.

https://www.momayamd.com/success-stories/karlos-may/?pl=1177&plp=74000

At our Orthopedic Sports Medicine practice, Dr. Momaya routinely sees 2nd opinions and gets people back to moving. Call us at 205-975-2663 for a same day or next day appointment.

The LET procedure to augment ACL reconstruction is an important one, especially for high risk athletes and revision ACLs. Take a look at our recently published paper discussing its indications and techniques.

https://www.momayamd.com/pdf/why-your-patient-may-need-an-acl-reconstruction-plus-lateral-extra-articular-tenodesis-procedure-87.pdf

Dr. Momaya offers knee preservation options via osteotomy. Take a look at our recent blog post to learn more.

High Tibial Osteotomy: Realigning the Knee to Relieve Pain and Preserve Your Joint If you have pain on the inside of your knee and have been told you have bow-legged alignment, also known as varus alignment, a high tibial osteotomy (HTO) may be an option to help relieve pain and preserve your natural knee.

Check out our recent comeback story. Madelyn Hunt, a tennis athlete who played at Briarwood and currently competes at Samford, underwent ACL surgery by Dr. Momaya and was able to return to high level tennis. 🎾

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Madelyn Hunt Madelyn Hunt is a tennis athlete who played at Briarwood and now competes at the collegiate level at Samford University.

Come join us at UAB Orthopedic Surgery for a conference on Innovation as we discuss the latest techniques and trends. Free to all healthcare professionals and students.

Knock knee alignment of the leg can lead to increased wear and tear on the lateral compartment. It is important to address in the setting of meniscal or cartilage preservation. Check out our recent blog post as we dive into this topic. UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine

Distal Femoral Osteotomy: A Joint-Preserving Option for Knock-Knee Alignment Dr Amit Momaya is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, UK. He specializes in sports medicine, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, knee surgery and hip surgery.

Take a look at our published study recently. Sling use in the geriatric population is not without risks. It can affect gait and balance.

https://www.momayamd.com/pdf/impact-of-sling-use-on-functional-mobility-in-a-geriatric-population-85.pdf