News & Events

At OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports, family is everything to us, and as a member of ours, we want you to hear the news you need from us first. That’s why we have dedicated this section to providing you with the latest news and updates about our practice, doctors, and services.

OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports on Pickleball Injuries & Safety
The local experts at OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports have observed a surge in injuries related to the growing popularity of pickleball. Providing the highest level of patient-centered care for athletic injuries, the practice’s doctors have shared…
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Local Woman Winning Big in Pickleball With Knee Replaced by Dr. Mary Gilmer
Becky H., residing in Trussville, is a grandmother of five, a retired computer instructor, and an eilte pickleball player. She has been an athlete for most of her life, starting as a young girl playing softball and later playing tennis after college…
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OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports Offering Outpatient Joint Replacement in Birmingham
Specialty-trained joint replacement surgeons at OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports are offering outpatient joint replacement. Performed locally, these procedures allow patients who meet specific criteria to recover at home the same day as their…
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OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports Welcomes Practice Manager Joseph Bolen
As of Nov. 17, Joseph Bolen is now serving as the practice manager at OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports in Birmingham at 1801 Gadsden Highway and in Hoover at 118 Mars Hill Road. Bolen joins the practice with over 15 years of diverse experience in…
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Local Equestrian Celebrates 4 Pain-Free Years After Same Procedure Featured on TODAY Show
Kirstin M. has a lifelong passion for horses. A professional equestrian trainer, Kirstin knows how to get back in the saddle after falling off. That said, the falling-off part can take a toll. No stranger to pain or a multitude of conservative…
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Dr. Scott Orr Now Available in Childersburg
Local joint care doctor Scott P. Orr, M.D., of OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports is now offering weekly clinics in Childersburg every Tuesday morning at 34011 U.S. Highway 280. The fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon also sees…
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OrthoAlabama Celebrates 35 Years of Patient-Centered Orthopedic Care
OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports is celebrating 35 years of keeping area residents active. Patients in need of specialized bone, joint and muscle care are encouraged to call the practice at (205) 228-7600 to schedule an appointment at 1801 Gadsden…
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Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon & Trussville Native Joins OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports
Zane B. Hyde, M.D., fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon, has joined OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports. Patients in need of specialized ankle, hip, knee and shoulder care are encouraged to call (205) 228-7600 to schedule an appointment.…
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Dr. Mary Gilmer Talks Biking Health & Safety on ABC 33/40’s Talk of Alabama
With cycling and mountain biking trending, board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and high school mountain biking coach Mary E. Gilmer, M.D., was invited onto ABC 33/40’s Talk of Alabama morning show to discuss the trend as well…
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Dr. Mary Gilmer Provides Cycling Injury Prevention Guidelines
Looking for safe exercise solutions and ways to combat cabin fever during COVID-19, many area residents are taking to the great outdoors, including mountain biking and cycling. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mary…
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