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Overview

  • Dr. Amit Momaya is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon who serves as an assistant professor in the Dept of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has had extensive training in the care of patients with shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee injuries. Furthermore, he has taken care of athletes at all levels—from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete. Dr. Momaya currently serves a team physician for UAB Athletics and can be found on the sidelines of UAB football and basketball games. He also serves as the head team physician for John Carroll Catholic High School. In addition, Dr. Momaya is an active clinician scientist. His research has been published in leading Orthopedic journals and presented at multiple local and national meetings. He continues to engage in clinical trials to help improve patient care and innovate in the growing field of sports medicine.
  • Selected Publications

    Academic Article

    Year Title Altmetric
    2023 Elective Hand Surgery Is Delayed among Private Insurance HoldersSouthern Medical Journal.  116:270-273. 2023
    2023 Variability in the Processing of Fresh Osteochondral AllograftsAmerican Journal of Perinatology.  36:450-455. 2023
    2023 Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction for Chronic Patellar Tendon TearsSouthern Medical Journal.  116:208-214. 2023
    2023 Is the Synovium the First Responder to Posttraumatic Knee Joint Stress? The Molecular Pathogenesis of Traumatic Cartilage DegenerationCartilage2023
    2023 The Relationship Between Posterior Tibial Slope and Pediatric Tibial Eminence FracturesAmerican Journal of Sports Medicine.  51:32-37. 2023
    2022 Nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine yields fewer complications and similar pain relief when compared to an interscalene catheter for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trialJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  31:2438-2448. 2022
    2022 Allograft reconstruction for humeral head defects in the setting of shoulder instability: a systematic reviewJSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques.  2:489-496. 2022
    2022 Changes in Plasma Levels of ADAMTS13 and von Willebrand Factor in Patients Undergoing Elective Joint ArthroplastyJournal of Clinical Medicine.  11. 2022
    2022 Bioactive Knee Sleeve for Osteoarthritis: A Small Cohort StudySouthern Medical Journal.  115:773-779. 2022
    2022 Ultrasound assessment after a subscapularis-sparing approach to total shoulder arthroplastyJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  31:1721-1728. 2022
    2022 Perioperative work in shoulder arthroplasty is undervalued by Relative Value Scale Update Committee methodology: quantifying shoulder arthroplasty workload in a single surgeon's practiceSeminars in Arthroplasty.  32:279-284. 2022
    2022 Editorial Commentary: Shoulder Superior Capsule Reconstruction Leads to Good Outcomes Despite Ambiguous Graft Healing Suggesting a Spacer EffectArthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery.  38:1420-1421. 2022
    2022 Insurance status is not a predictor of rotator cuff tear magnitudeJSES International2022
    2022 Orthopedic consequences of modern gladiators: a systematic review of lower extremity musculoskeletal issues in retired NFL players 2022
    2021 Disparities among industry’s highly compensated orthopaedic surgeonsJBJS Open Access.  6. 2021
    2021 Is outpatient shoulder arthroplasty safe? A systematic review and meta-analysisJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  30:1968-1976. 2021
    2021 Athletes diagnosed with anterior and posterior shoulder instability display different chief complaints and disabilityJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  30:S21-S26. 2021
    2021 Reply to the letter by L.A. Hoogervorst, R. W.A. Spek and M. P.J. van den BekeromOrthopedics and Traumatology.  107. 2021
    2021 Reply to the letter by L.A. Hoogervorst, R. W.A. Spek and M. P.J. van den Bekerom. Outcomes of surgical fixation of greater tuberosity fractures: Response to letter to the editorRevue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique.  107:536-537. 2021
    2021 COVID-19 Impact on Orthopedic Surgeons: Elective Procedures, Telehealth, and IncomeSouthern Medical Journal.  114:311-316. 2021
    2021 Resilience correlates with patient reported outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplastyOrthopedics and Traumatology.  107. 2021
    2021 Resilience correlates with patient reported outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplastyRevue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique.  107:95. 2021
    2021 Do Geographic Region, Pathologic Chronicity, and Hospital Affiliation Affect Access to Care among Medicaid- And Privately Insured Foot and Ankle Surgery Patients?Southern Medical Journal.  114:35-40. 2021
    2021 Does Functional Bracing of the Unstable Shoulder Improve Return to Play in Scholastic Athletes? Returning the Unstable Shoulder to Play 2021
    2020 Distal clavicle autograft for anterior-inferior glenoid augmentation: A comparative cadaveric anatomic studyShoulder and Elbow.  12:404-413. 2020
    2020 Outcomes of surgical fixation of greater tuberosity fractures: A systematic reviewOrthopedics and Traumatology.  106:1119-1126. 2020
    2020 Outcomes of surgical fixation of greater tuberosity fractures: A systematic reviewRevue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique.  106:669. 2020
    2020 Usage Trends of Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Shoulder LiteratureJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  28:e774-e781. 2020
    2020 Corticosteroid Injections May Increase Retear and Revision Rates of Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic ReviewArthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery.  36:2334-2341. 2020
    2020 The utility of electrocautery for suture passage through bone: A biomechanical studyJournal of Orthopaedic Research.  38:954-960. 2020
    2020 Patient Perception of Orthopedic Surgeon ReimbursementSouthern Medical Journal.  113:191-197. 2020
    2020 Attitudes and awareness of suture anchor cost: a survey of shoulder surgeons performing rotator cuff repairsJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  29:643-653. 2020
    2020 Clinical outcomes following conservative and surgical management of floating shoulder injuries: a systematic reviewJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  29:634-642. 2020
    2020 Os acromiale: systematic review of surgical outcomesJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  29:402-410. 2020
    2020 Sternoclavicular joint instability: Symptoms, diagnosis and managementOrthopedic Research and Reviews.  12:75-87. 2020
    2020 The Cost Variability of Orthobiologics 2020
    2019 Editorial Commentary: Save the Meniscus? Show Me the Money!Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery.  35:3287-3288. 2019
    2019 Does Medicaid expansion improve access to care for the first-time shoulder dislocator?Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  28:2079-2083. 2019
    2019 Current concepts in vitamin D and orthopaedic surgeryOrthopedics and Traumatology.  105:375-382. 2019
    2019 Current concepts in vitamin D and orthopaedic surgeryRevue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique.  105:226. 2019
    2019 Return to Sport as an Outcome Measure for Shoulder Instability: Surprising Findings in Nonoperative Management in a High School Athlete PopulationAmerican Journal of Sports Medicine.  47:1062-1067. 2019
    2019 Spectator injuries in sports 2019
    2019 Subacromial Spacer Implantation for the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic ReviewArthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery.  35:607-614. 2019
    2019 Subscapularis-sparing rotator interval approach for anatomic total shoulder arthroplastyJBJS Essential Surgical Techniques.  9. 2019
    2019 Supervised physiotherapy leads to a better return to physical activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction 2019
    2019 The surgical anatomy of the dorsal scapular nerve: a triple-tendon transfer perspectiveJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  28:137-142. 2019
    2018 Validity and Responsiveness of the Single Alpha-numeric Evaluation for Shoulder PatientsAmerican Journal of Sports Medicine.  46:3480-3485. 2018
    2018 Subscapularis Repair Is Unnecessary After Lateralized Reverse Shoulder ArthroplastyJBJS Open Access.  3. 2018
    2018 Return to Driving after Hip ArthroscopyClinical Journal of Sport Medicine.  28:299-303. 2018
    2018 Superior Capsular Reconstruction with a Partial Rotator Cuff Repair A Case ReportJBJS Case Connector.  8:e1. 2018
    2018 Outcomes for subscapularis management techniques in shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic reviewJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  27:363-370. 2018
    2018 High Tibial Osteotomy Performed With All-PEEK Implants Demonstrates Similar Outcomes but Less Hardware Removal at Minimum 2-Year Follow-up Compared With Metal PlatesOrthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.  6. 2018
    2018 Clinical outcomes of suprascapular nerve decompression: a systematic reviewJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  27:172-180. 2018
    2018 Outcomes after arthroscopic fixation of tibial eminence fractures with bioabsorbable nails in skeletally immature patients 2018
    2017 Preoperative Ultrasonography Is Unreliable in Predicting Hamstring Tendon Graft Diameter for ACL ReconstructionOrthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.  6. 2017
    2017 Applying the Glenoid Track Concept in the Management of Patients with Anterior Shoulder InstabilityCurrent Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine.  10:463-468. 2017
    2017 Nonoperative management versus reverse shoulder arthroplasty for treatment of 3- and 4-part proximal humeral fractures in older adultsJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  26:1017-1022. 2017
    2017 The Cost-effectiveness of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Competitive Athletes: ResponseAmerican Journal of Sports Medicine.  45:NP7-NP8. 2017
    2017 When celebrations go wrong: A case series of injuries after celebrating in sports 2017
    2017 The Cost-Effectiveness of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Competitive AthletesAmerican Journal of Sports Medicine.  45:23-33. 2017
    2016 Risk factors for infection after operative fixation of Tibial plateau fractures 2016
    2015 Biomechanical comparison of volar fixed-angle locking plates for AO C3 distal radius fractures: Titanium versus stainless steel with compressionJournal of Hand Surgery (American Volume).  40:2032-2038. 2015
    2015 Risk factors for complications and readmission after operative fixation of pediatric femur fracturesJournal of Children's Orthopaedics.  9:307-311. 2015
    2015 Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sports: A Review of the LiteratureSports Medicine.  45:517-531. 2015
    2015 Arthroscopic decompression at the suprascapular notch: A radiographic and anatomic roadmapJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  24:433-438. 2015
    2015 Synovial fistula after tension band plating for genu valgum correctionAmerican journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.).  44:37-39. 2015
    2014 Delayed presentation of a cervical spine fracture dislocation with posterior ligamentous disruption in a gymnastAmerican journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.).  43:272-274. 2014
    2014 Association between orthopaedic in-training examination subsection scores and ABOS Part I examination performanceSouthern Medical Journal.  107:746-750. 2014
    2014 Medial elbow pain in the overhead athleteCurrent Opinion in Orthopaedics.  25:336-341. 2014
    2012 Preformed Articulating Knee Spacers in 2-Stage Total Knee Revision Arthroplasty. Minimum 2-Year Follow-UpJournal of Arthroplasty.  27:1469-1473. 2012
    2010 The effect of hydrogen bonding on the diffusion of water in n -alkanes and n -alcohols measured with a novel single microdroplet methodJournal of Chemical Physics.  132. 2010

    Research Overview

  • ACL Injuries, Cartilage Restoration , Hip Impingement & Labral Tears, Meniscus Repair, Orthobiologics, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Dislocations, Shoulder Replacement
  • Investigator On

  • A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study of Sacral Fractures Using Patient Based and Objective Outcomes  awarded by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
  • Fluid Lavage of Open Wound (FLOW): A Multi-Center, Blinded, Factorial Trial Comparing Alternative Irrigating Solution and Pressures in Patients with Open Fractures  awarded by GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS
  • Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds (FLOW): A Multi-Center Blinded, Factorial Trial Comparing Alternative Irrigating Solutions and Pressures in Patients with Open Fractures  awarded by GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS
  • Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds (FLOW): A Multi-Center, Blinded, Factorial Trial Comparing Alternative Irrigating Solutions and Pressures in Patients with Open Fractures  awarded by GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM
  • METRC - Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium  awarded by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • METRC - Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium - Administrative Core  awarded by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Multi-Center Prospective Cohort Study: Operative and non-Operative Treatment for Extra-Articular Scapula Fractures  awarded by University of Minnesota
  • NIH FAITH (Fixation Using Alternative Implants for the Treatment of Hip Fractures: A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Sliding Hip Screws & Cancellous Screws on Revision Surgery Rates and Quality of Life  awarded by University of Minnesota
  • OUTLET Task Order METRC - Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium - Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibia, Ankle and/or Foot Trauma: Comparison of Limb Salvage vs. Transtibial Amputation Protocol (OUTLET Study)  awarded by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • POVIV Task Order METRC - Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium - A Prospective Randomized Trial to Assess PO versus IV Antibiotics for the Treatment of Early Post-op Wound Infection after Extremity Fractures (POvIV)  awarded by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Private Grant  awarded by HENSLER SURGICAL PRODUCTS
  • Prospective Randomized Trial of Standard Wound Care Versus Standard Wound Care Plus Shock Wave Therapy for Traumatic Wounds of the Extremity  awarded by Jackson (Henry M.) Foundation
  • STREAM Task Order METRC - Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium - Streamlining Trauma Research Evaluation with Advanced Measurement (STREAM Study)  awarded by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Teaching Activities

  • 80-423 - SPORTS MEDICINE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 80-423 - SPORTS MEDICINE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 80-423 - SPORTS MEDICINE (Spring Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2020)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2022)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2022)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Fall Term 2022)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2020)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2021)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2022)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2022)
  • 96-415 - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE MS3 ELECTIVE (Spring Term 2022)
  • STP2248 - MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (Fall Term 2020)
  • STP2248 - MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (Fall Term 2021)
  • STP2248 - MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (Fall Term 2022)
  • Education And Training

  • UAB SOM, Internship
  • UAB SOM, Residency
  • Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Doctor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine 2011
  • Full Name

  • Amit Momaya