Amit Momaya, MD

09/03/2026

The US Open is in full swing and many are getting back on the courts. Check out our recent blog post on “tennis leg” and how to treat it.

You’re sprinting for a low volley or pushing off for a serve when suddenly-pop.

09/01/2026

Take a look at our recent comeback story. Sebastian Tregarthen, a professional soccer athlete from Uruguay, broke his forearm during a match. He turned to UAB Sports Medicine for surgery and made a terrific return to soccer. ⚽️

https://www.momayamd.com/success-stories/sebastian-tregarthen/?pl=1177&plp=73997

08/28/2026

Check out our recent blog post on knee braces for offensive linemen.

Every single snap in football involves hundreds of pounds of raw athletic force colliding. Within this chaotic grid, offensive linemen operate in a state of constant vulnerability.

08/27/2026

Karlos May, Ohio State commit and #7 ranked defensive lineman in the country, turned to UAB Sports Medicine Surgeon Dr. Momaya when he tore his ACL. His comeback has been incredible and the best is yet to come.

https://www.momayamd.com/success-stories/karlos-may/?pl=1177&plp=74000

08/26/2026

At our Orthopedic Sports Medicine practice, Dr. Momaya routinely sees 2nd opinions and gets people back to moving. Call us at 205-975-2663 for a same day or next day appointment.

08/26/2026

The LET procedure to augment ACL reconstruction is an important one, especially for high risk athletes and revision ACLs. Take a look at our recently published paper discussing its indications and techniques.

https://www.momayamd.com/pdf/why-your-patient-may-need-an-acl-reconstruction-plus-lateral-extra-articular-tenodesis-procedure-87.pdf

08/25/2026

Dr. Momaya offers knee preservation options via osteotomy. Take a look at our recent blog post to learn more.

If you have pain on the inside of your knee and have been told you have bow-legged alignment, also known as varus alignment, a high tibial osteotomy (HTO) may be an option to help relieve pain and preserve your natural knee.

08/24/2026

Check out our recent comeback story. Madelyn Hunt, a tennis athlete who played at Briarwood and currently competes at Samford, underwent ACL surgery by Dr. Momaya and was able to return to high level tennis. 🎾

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Madelyn Hunt is a tennis athlete who played at Briarwood and now competes at the collegiate level at Samford University.

08/18/2026

Come join us at UAB Orthopedic Surgery for a conference on Innovation as we discuss the latest techniques and trends. Free to all healthcare professionals and students.

08/03/2026

Knock knee alignment of the leg can lead to increased wear and tear on the lateral compartment. It is important to address in the setting of meniscal or cartilage preservation. Check out our recent blog post as we dive into this topic. UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine

Dr Amit Momaya is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, UK. He specializes in sports medicine, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, knee surgery and hip surgery.