Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

05/04/2026

An impactful week (May 8-15) for orthopaedic innovation is approaching.

As part of ASES Foundation’s National Shoulder & Elbow Week, join colleagues and industry leaders in Birmingham for an evening dedicated to advancing shoulder and elbow care.

Highlights include:

• Expert insights on biologics and emerging treatment strategies

• Recognition of one of the most influential figures in sports medicine, Dr. James Andrews

• A keynote reflecting on decades of leadership, innovation, and impact

An excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and support the future of orthopaedics.

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05/04/2026

An impactful week (May 8-15) for orthopaedic innovation is approaching.

As part of ASES Foundation’s National Shoulder & Elbow Week, join colleagues and industry leaders in Birmingham for an evening dedicated to advancing shoulder and elbow care.

Highlights include:

• Expert insights on biologics and emerging treatment strategies

• Recognition of one of the most influential figures in sports medicine, Dr. James Andrews

• A keynote reflecting on decades of leadership, innovation, and impact

An excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and support the future of orthopaedics.

LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/gdx5GneU

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05/04/2026

Construction continues to advance at our future home in Brookwood Village as we move toward our targeted Summer 2027 opening.

Recent milestones include demolition activities nearing completion, the start of shallow foundations and retaining wall work for new additions, and initial interior framing as preparations continue for upcoming mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Additional progress includes continued preparation for new structural framing and exterior elements as the next phase of construction takes shape.

Led by Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, Hammes and Veritas Real Estate Advisors, this transformation reflects the same commitment to excellence our patients expect from Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center.

We’re building more than a facility — we’re building the future of orthopaedic and sports medicine care for our community. We look forward to sharing continued progress in the months ahead.

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05/01/2026

Full-circle moment at Pelham High School. 👏

After helping take care of the next generation during today’s sports physicals, Dr. Emily Bell Casey noticed something new on the wall at the school — her newly displayed Pelham High School Sports Hall of Fame plaque (HOF Class of 2026).

From student-athlete to team physician, it’s a powerful reminder of what it means to give back to the community that helped shape you.

We’re proud to serve the Pelham community and support these athletes as they chase their own path to Victory Over Injury®.

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05/01/2026

Before the record-breaking performance…there was recovery.

In 1985, Dr. James Andrews performed shoulder surgery on a young Boston Red Sox pitcher named Roger Clemens.

Less than a year later, Clemens returned to the mound and delivered one of the most dominant performances in baseball history - 20 strikeouts in a single game.

It’s a powerful reminder that elite performance doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built through precise diagnosis, expert surgical care, and a disciplined return-to-play process.

At Andrews Sports Medicine, that same commitment drives everything we do— helping athletes at every level pursue their own version of Victory Over Injury®.

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Editor’s note: All quotes from Roger Clemens in this story are from his 1987 autobiography with Peter Gammons, titled “Rocket Man: The Roger Clemens Story.”

04/29/2026

Victory Over Injury® starts with continuous improvement.

At Andrews Sports Medicine, delivering exceptional patient care goes beyond the operating room.

Marcus A. Rothermich MD, MBA, is elevating the standard by combining elite surgical expertise with advanced business and leadership training through Auburn University Harbert College of Business’s Physicians Executive MBA program.

From optimizing patient flow to enhancing the overall care experience, this next step reflects a commitment to what matters most—helping every patient achieve Victory Over Injury®.

📖 Read the full story: https://shorturl.at/9p8a8

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04/29/2026

If you’re downtown today, swing by the Andrews Sports Medicine tent to say hi, and load up on Andrews promo items!

04/23/2026

Join us in wishing Dr. Andrew Cordover a Happy Birthday!🎉

Dr. Cordover is an orthopaedic spine surgeon helping patients achieve Victory Over Injury®, guiding them back to their sport, activity, or passion through expert spine care.

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04/21/2026

Youth baseball should build athletes — not lead to early surgery.

Through our ongoing research at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), we continue to see a rise in Tommy John surgeries among youth players — a preventable trend driven by overuse and lack of recovery.

Parents and coaches play a critical role:
• Monitor pitch counts
• Enforce rest periods
• Avoid year-round throwing
• Take elbow pain seriously

At Andrews Sports Medicine, we’re committed to protecting the long-term health of every athlete — because the goal is not just performance today, but longevity tomorrow.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An alarming trend is taking hold in youth baseball — a rise in young athletes needing Tommy John surgery. It’s a procedure mainly for pitchers due to wear and tear on the elbow. Tommy John surgery is named after the former MLB pitcher of the same name, who was the first ...

04/21/2026

For decades, Brad Riegel snow skied every winter in Tahoe City, California.

In recent years, knee pain became part of Brad’s journey—osteoarthritis that progressed to bone-on-bone discomfort. After years of conservative treatment from Dr. Ricardo Colberg to help manage symptoms and pain, the decision was made to pursue a long-term solution.

With the guidance of Dr. Ricardo Colberg and Dr. Christopher Garrett, Brad made the decision to move forward with a total knee replacement in June, 2025. With a strong commitment to prehab and rehab, his comeback took shape.

Months after surgery, he returned to Tahoe City and was able to ski again—something that once felt uncertain.

Brad’s message is simple: “Don’t wait. With the right team and the right mindset, it’s possible to return to the activities you love.”

Read Brad’s inspiring Comeback Story: https://shorturl.at/bYS65

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04/20/2026

April is National Occupational Therapy Month — and we’re proud to recognize our exceptional Hand Therapy team at Andrews Sports Medicine.

⭐️ Jonathan Berry, OTR/L, CHT
⭐️ Connor Flanagan, OTR/L, CHT
⭐️ Kramer Hodges, OTR/L, CHT
⭐️ Holly Koster, OTR/L, CHT
⭐️ Quinn Malbrough, OTR/L, CHT

From fingers to wrists, elbows and beyond, their expertise, precision, and compassionate care play a critical role in helping patients restore function, rebuild strength, and regain confidence every day.

Through advanced, individualized therapy and close collaboration with our physicians, they help patients move forward — and achieve Victory Over Injury®.

Our specialized Occupational & Hand Therapy services are available at multiple locations: Birmingham, Pelham, Trussville, and Cullman.

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04/18/2026

Happy Birthday to Dr. Christopher Garrett! 🎉

Dr. Garrett is an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist helping athletes and active individuals achieve Victory Over Injury®, guiding them back to their sport, activity, or passion. He treats patients at our Birmingham and Hoover – Hwy 150 clinic locations.

Wishing Dr. Garrett a fantastic day!