UAB Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
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12/08/2022
A workout for cartilage implants.
A workout for cartilage implants Whether arising from being felled on the soccer pitch or a seemingly harmless collision with a coffee table, a minor injury to the cartilage in your knee can have major consequences.
12/07/2022
Take a look at our recent patient success story. Devodric Bynum, current athlete, underwent shoulder labrum and knee meniscus surgery with Dr. Momaya and successfully returned back to collegiate football. Looking forward to seeing him play on Sundays!
12/07/2022
Check out our recent research publication on posterior tibial slope and ACL equivalent injuries in youth athletes.
12/05/2022
Check out our recent athlete success story. Dylan Hopkins, starting quarterback for , underwent successful shoulder labrum surgery by Dr. Momaya.
11/30/2022
Check out our recent publication on the risk of blood clot after shoulder arthroplasty.
11/28/2022
Check out our recent athlete story. Izzy, a graduate of and current ⚽️ athlete, underwent ACL surgery by Dr. Momaya. And, oh by the way, she also juggles the academic load at 💪 😷😤
11/27/2022
Great win today for
We going 🎳
11/18/2022
What Is a Torn Shoulder Labrum?
What Is a Torn Shoulder Labrum? To compensate for the shallow shoulder socket, the joint has a cuff of cartilage called a labrum that forms a cup for the end of the arm bone. When a patient sustains a shoulder injury, it is possible that the patient has a labral tear. The labrum also becomes more brittle with age and can fray and....
11/17/2022
Take a look at our recent patient success story. Sha’Nya underwent ACL surgery by Dr. Momaya which allowed her to return to collegiate soccer.
11/16/2022
Proximal patellar tendinopathy and partial tearing is more commonly found in those engaging in jumping sports (basketball, volleyball). The MRI image shows the white signal located in the patellar tendon signifying tendon disease. Treatment options may include rest, PT, NSAIDs, PRP injection, or surgical debridement.
11/15/2022
Check out our recent study on magnitude of rotator cuff tear based upon insurance status. Our results suggest that patients, regardless of insurance status, will receive timely access to surgical care at an academic center.
11/12/2022
Saluting veterans today! Let’s go
11/12/2022
UAB ranked in the top 8% of global universities | Bham Now Win as One! 🐉
11/11/2022
Patellofemoral arthritis symptoms and treatment
Patellofemoral arthritis symptoms and treatment Patellofemoral arthritis is a form of knee arthritis. It affects the joint where the kneecap meets the thighbone. People with patellofemoral arthritis may experience pain and stiffness in the knee, difficulty walking, and other symptoms that impact their quality of life.
11/10/2022
Check out our recent success story. Jason, a nationally ranked pickleball athlete, made a comeback to the sport after a knee cartilage transplant and high tibial osteotomy.
My final product is not the end of surgery but rather seeing the athlete back on the field. 😤
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My final product is not the end of surgery but rather seeing the athlete back on the field. 😤
www.MomayaMD.com
My final product is not the end of surgery but rather seeing the athlete back on the field. 😤
www.MomayaMD.com
11/09/2022
Check out our recent study on sparing the subscapularis tendon during shoulder replacement. Sparing technique helped preserve integrity of subscapularis compared to conventional techniques.
https://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(22)00161-6/fulltext
11/08/2022
Our crew is out here strong to support for the home opener. Let’s go!
11/04/2022
Bioabsorbable pins, sutures successfully treated medial humeral epicondyle fractures
Bioabsorbable pins, sutures successfully treated medial humeral epicondyle fractures Published results showed use of bioabsorbable pins with tension band absorbable sutures achieved positive functional and radiological results with no major complications in pediatric patients with medial humeral epicondyle fractures.
11/03/2022
Check out our recent athlete success story. Dr. Momaya performed a shoulder labral surgery to fix instability on Kome who made a great comeback to high level soccer!
11/01/2022
Check out our recent publication on using allografts for large Hill-Sachs lesions on the humeral head in setting of shoulder instability.
10/31/2022
Scaphoid fractures can be sometimes hard to spot. Have a low threshold to either order an MRI acutely or bring patient back in 10 days to check if fracture line is present. The poor blood supply to this area makes it susceptible to non union and thus often requiring screw fixation.
10/30/2022
Great to be part of a team that provided medical care for the largest youth sporting event in Alabama history!
10/29/2022
Excited to be speaking at the upcoming conference!
10/28/2022
ACL Knee Repair Sometimes Leads to Better Outcomes Than Reconstruction.
ACL Knee Repair Sometimes Leads to Better Outcomes Than Reconstruction Researchers say people who have knee repair surgery tend to have better outcomes than those who undergo knee reconstruction surgery. Experts, however, say the choice between the two operations isn’t always a simple one and sometimes the more intensive reconstruction surgery is necessary.
10/27/2022
Check out our recent patient success story. Madison Miller made a successful return to high level gymnastics after undergoing ACL reconstruction with Dr. Momaya.
10/26/2022
Everything You Should Know About Swimmer's Shoulder.
Everything You Should Know About Swimmer's Shoulder According to the Cleveland Clinic, people who frequently swim are at risk of shoulder issues from overuse. In fact, 65% of swimmers experience a shoulder injury during their lifetime, but they are not the only ones.
10/26/2022
A deep sulcus sign on lateral radiographs may signify an ACL rupture. This is thought to result from an osteochondral impaction at time of injury.
10/25/2022
Our recent study on sheds light on the importance of musculoskeletal care beyond the athlete’s career.
Take a look at how we prepare an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) BTB graft for reconstruction.
10/23/2022
PLAYOFFS. vs and here to provide orthopedic care!
10/20/2022
Check out our recent patient success story! Lucas underwent successful Latarjet shoulder surgery with Dr. Momaya to correct his shoulder instability.
https://www.momayamd.com/success-stories/lucas-speer/?pl=1177&plp=33060
10/19/2022
Isolated MPFL reconstruction yielded low recurrent instability, high return to sport rates.
Isolated MPFL reconstruction yielded low recurrent instability, high return to sport rates Patients who underwent isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction maintained outcomes at 5 years with low recurrent instability rates and high return to sport rates, according to results presented here.
10/17/2022
We are always researching new ways to treat inflammation and arthritis. Take a look at our recent publication evaluating the bio active knee sleeve.
10/15/2022
Our team is ready for another great home game for .
10/15/2022
Distal biceps tendon tears (pic 1) can happen after lifting a large weight or object. Usually one feels a tear with a popeye deformity present. Dr. Momaya repairs these with single incision technique using a button on the far cortex (pic 2).
10/15/2022
Always a pleasure to help take care of football on Friday nights!
Check out this anatomic ACL tunnel. Notice it’s location approximately 2-3 mm from the back wall. This tunnel is more of a socket as we drilled in a bone preserving manner.
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