Specialties and Services
Physicians at Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists - treat patients varying from infants to seniors. Our physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating problems with bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, including everything from strains, sprains and fractures to tendonitis, arthritis, and musculoskeletal pain. We recommend non-surgical treatments such-as rest or physical therapy whenever possible, but if surgery is needed, our physicians have exceptional qualifications and advanced training in state-of-the-art surgical techniques in orthopedics and sports medicine. For many orthopedic diseases and injuries, there is more than one form of treatment. Our physicians will discuss the options with you to determine which course of action is truly best for you.
We specialize in-
- Total Joint Replacement - hips, knees, shoulders, and toes
- Sports Medicine - orthopedic and podiatric
- Carpal Tunnel and other Hand Injuries
- Arthritis and reconstruction of the deformity that results
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Endoscopic Surgery - carpal tunnel relapse
- Computer-assisted Surgery
- Shoulders, Elbows, and Wrists
- Hips, Knees, Feet, and Ankles
- Non-surgical Spines
- General Orthopedics
- Bunion, Claw and Hammertoe Repair, Flat Foot Surgery, Nail Ablation and Fractures
Xiaflex® for Dupuytren's Disease
XIAFLEX® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Dupuytren’s contracture when a “cord” can be felt. OSMS is practicing this procedure that can help some patients diagnosed with Dupuytren's.
Dupuytren's Disease is an abnormal thickening of the tissue beneath the skin in the palm of the hand. The disease progresses very slowly, usually appearing as small nodules in the palm. As it advances, Dupuytren's may limit movement and eventually produce contractures in the fingers which cannot be straightened. Until recently, most advanced Dupuytren's cases were treated surgically. OSMS has recently begun to perform needle aponeurotomy, a minimally invasive in-office procedure for correcting finger contracture caused by Dupuytren's disease. Patients treated in this manner recover after only two days of intermittent coldpacks and rest. They can be back at work doing keyboard or sedentary work after two days. After one week they can return to more strenuous work. Traditional surgical correction of Dupuytren's disease can require up to 12 weeks of recovery time and multiple sessions of hand therapy.
Needle Aponeurotomy (NA) is a percutaneous fasciotomy performed in the office using local anesthesia. Small gauge needles are used to cut the diseased fascia and to inject nodules. Since no sedation is utilized, patients can go home almost immediately following their procedure. This procedure is not appropriate for all patients. An applicable analogy is that some patients with coronary artery disease do well with stents, while others require open heart surgery. Similarly, some patients are NA candidates, while others need open surgery.
Work Related Injuries/Workman's Compensation
At Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, our physicians have the knowledge and experience to address the special needs of those with work-related injuries. We are committed to-
- Same day or next day appointments
- Prompt evaluation and treatment
- Timely work status reports
- Effective communication with the worker, employer, adjuster, and case manager.
Emergencies
For minor musculoskeletal emergencies, same day appointments are available; however, you are encouraged to call us as early as possible. For more severe emergencies or when our office is closed, our physicians will be glad to meet you in the Cullman Regional Medical Center' emergency room. Just ask for the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists or OSMS physician on call.
Physical Therapy
We work closely with all of the physical and occupational therapists in Cullman to ensure that patients receive treatment that enhances their range of motion and returns function to all affected body parts. We will be happy to schedule you an appointment with one that is convenient for you and meets your individual needs.
Diagnostic Testing/MRI/CT
We use various providers and locations for your specific needs and convenience.
1938 AL Hwy 157
Cullman, AL 35058
Phone: (256)739-4030
Fax: (256)739-5743