Amit Momaya, MD

05/06/2026

Take a look at our recent comeback story. Filimon, a professional hockey athlete with the Birmingham Bulls, successfully underwent pectoralis major tendon repair by Dr. Momaya. He made a full recovery, allowing him to return to the ice.

Filimon is a professional hockey player from Belarus for the Birmingham Bulls. He unfortunately tore his pectoralis major tendon while playing hockey. He sought out Dr. Momaya, head team surgeon for the Birmingham Bulls, for the repair. He underwent successful repair and is now back on the ice feeli...

05/04/2026

Take a look at our recent blog post on oral supplements for knee arthritis and joint health. UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine

https://www.momayamd.com/blog/what-are-the-3-most-effective-supplements-for-knee-osteoarthritis/?bp=51823

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Congratulations to “Commissioner” Sankey for finishing the sports rotation. He did a great job and was exposed to several cartilage transplants, ACLs, shoulder instability, and complex meniscal repairs. In his free time he enjoys lifting weights and thinking about SEC expansion teams.

04/20/2026

Shout out to Mia Kent, a Vestavia High School elite soccer athlete, who made a successful comeback after ACL surgery with Dr. Momaya.

https://www.momayamd.com/success-stories/mia-kent/?pl=1177&plp=68420

04/20/2026

Thank you WBRC News for having me on to discuss the use of novel implants to restore cartilage in the knee.

Dr. Momaya said it can act a bridge to put off knee replacement.

04/13/2026

We are proud to be the official sports medicine team for Legion FC as they defeat Pittsburgh 1-0 in a close battle.

03/06/2026

Hormonal factors appears to play at least some role with ACL tears in female athletes. Take a look at our recent blog post as we evaluate whether birth control pills can be protective against ACL tears.

https://www.momayamd.com/blog/does-the-birth-control-pill-help-prevent-acl-tears/?bp=50833

01/20/2026

Our recent blog post discusses clavicle fractures and evidence based management.

Clavicle, or "collar bone," fractures can happen from various mechanisms. They most commonly occur in the setting of motor vehicle...

01/18/2026

Thank you Good Day Alabama for having me on this morning to talk orthopedic pet 🐶 safety.
✅ Avoid tripping over excited dogs.
✅ Shorten up the leash.
✅ Bend at hips and keep pet close when lifting up.