Thursday, November 21, 2019

Orthopaedic surgery grand rounds to focus on SLAP tears, shoulder biomechanics

The University of South Alabama Office of Continuing Medical Education will host orthopaedic surgery grand rounds Nov. 22 at the Strada Patient Care Center in room 1206.

Brad Clay, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, will present "SLAP Tears" from 7 to 8 a.m. He will discuss diagnosing superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears in the glenoid labrum and treatments using operative and nonoperative techniques.

Jonathan D. Gillig, M.D., a resident in orthopaedic surgery, will present "Biomechanics of the Shoulder" from 8 to 9 a.m. He will discuss shoulder biomechanics and treatment options using operative and nonoperative techniques.

For more information, contact Rhonda Smith at (251) 665-8251 or rhondasmith@health.southalabama.edu.