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Advancing ACL Surgery
Dr. Anz is advancing ACL reconstruction surgery by preventing arthritis after ACL surgery, and expediting graft maturation to quicken return to play for athletes. This research focuses on the following areas:
- Monitoring ACL Maturation
- Harvesting Cells During Surgery
- Improving Graft Integration
- Preventing Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis
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ACL Reconstruction Tuscaloosa, Alabama
ACL Reconstruction for Tuscaloosa, Alabama Patients Advanced Knee Stability Care for Competitive Athletics and High-Impact Movement. An ACL injury can abruptly derail athletic participation, training consistency, and long-term knee confidence. In Tuscaloosa, where competitive sports, recreational athletics, and high-impact training are central to the local culture, ACL injuries frequently occur

Rotator Cuff Repair Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Rotator Cuff Repair for Tuscaloosa, Alabama Patients Advanced Shoulder Strength Restoration for Competitive and High-Demand Activity. Persistent shoulder pain, weakness, or loss of overhead strength often points to injury of the rotator cuff—a group of tendons essential for stabilizing and powering the shoulder. In Tuscaloosa, where competitive athletics, contact sports,

Knee Ligament Surgery Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Knee Ligament Surgery for Tuscaloosa, Alabama Patients Advanced Knee Stability Care for High-Impact Athletics and Active Lifestyles. Knee instability is not always the result of a single ligament injury. Damage to one or more of the knee’s stabilizing ligaments can lead to buckling, loss of confidence during movement, swelling, or

Shoulder Labral Repair Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Shoulder Labral Repair for Tuscaloosa, Alabama Patients Advanced Shoulder Stability Care for Competitive and High-Demand Movement. Shoulder pain accompanied by clicking, catching, instability, or loss of strength often points to injury of the shoulder labrum—the cartilage rim that deepens the socket and stabilizes the joint. In Tuscaloosa, where competitive athletics,

Hip Arthroscopy Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hip Arthroscopy for Tuscaloosa, Alabama Patients Advanced Hip Preservation Care for Competitive Athletics and High-Demand Movement. Hip pain that limits speed, strength, or deep movement can quietly undermine athletic performance and long-term joint health. In Tuscaloosa, where competitive sports, strength training, and high-impact recreational activity are part of daily life,

ACL Surgery Tuscaloosa, Alabama
ACL Surgery for Tuscaloosa, Alabama Patients Targeted Surgical Care for Knee Instability and High-Impact Activity. An ACL injury can quickly change how the knee feels, moves, and responds under stress. Sudden instability, buckling, swelling, or loss of confidence during cutting or pivoting often signals damage to the anterior cruciate ligament.

ACL Reconstruction Enterprise, Alabama
ACL Reconstruction for Enterprise, Alabama Patients Advanced Knee Stability Restoration for High-Demand Movement and Active Careers. An ACL injury does more than cause knee pain—it undermines confidence in movement. Instability during pivoting, sudden deceleration, or uneven terrain can limit athletic participation, physically demanding work, and long-term knee reliability. In Enterprise

Rotator Cuff Repair Enterprise, Alabama
Rotator Cuff Repair for Enterprise, Alabama Patients Advanced Shoulder Strength Restoration for Demanding Work and Active Lifestyles. Shoulder pain that interferes with lifting, reaching, or overhead motion is often caused by injury to the rotator cuff—a group of tendons responsible for stabilizing and powering the shoulder. In Enterprise and throughout

Knee Ligament Surgery Enterprise, Alabama
Knee Ligament Surgery for Enterprise, Alabama Patients Advanced Knee Stability Care for High-Demand Movement. Accessed Beyond Southeast Alabama. Knee pain is not always caused by arthritis or overuse. In many cases, symptoms such as instability, buckling, swelling, or loss of confidence during movement stem from injury to one or more

Shoulder Labral Repair Enterprise, Alabama
Shoulder Labral Repair for Enterprise, Alabama Patients Advanced Shoulder Stability Care for High-Demand Movement. Accessed Beyond Southeast Alabama. Shoulder pain is not always caused by muscle or tendon injury. In many patients, symptoms such as deep joint pain, catching, clicking, or a feeling that the shoulder is unstable originate from

Hip Arthroscopy Enterprise, Alabama
Hip Arthroscopy for Enterprise, Alabama Patients Advanced Hip Preservation Care for Mechanical Joint Pain. Accessed Beyond Southeast Alabama. Hip pain is often mistaken for muscle strain, low back problems, or early arthritis. In many patients, however, symptoms such as deep groin pain, stiffness, clicking, or loss of hip rotation are

ACL Surgery Enterprise, Alabama
ACL Surgery for Enterprise, Alabama Patients Advanced Knee Stability Care for Everyday Reliability. Accessed Beyond Southeast Alabama. An ACL injury doesn’t just affect sports—it can interfere with daily movement, work responsibilities, and long-term confidence in the knee. In Enterprise and the surrounding Wiregrass region, ACL injuries often occur during recreational

ACL Reconstruction Dothan, Alabama
ACL Reconstruction for Dothan, Alabama Patients Precision Knee Stabilization for Rotational Injuries. Accessed Beyond Southeast Alabama. An ACL tear can quietly undermine knee function long before pain becomes severe. Many patients experience instability, loss of confidence on uneven ground, or repeated giving-way episodes rather than constant discomfort. In the Dothan

Rotator Cuff Surgery Dothan, Alabama
Rotator Cuff Surgery for Dothan, Alabama Patients Advanced Shoulder Strength Restoration for Persistent Dysfunction. Accessed Beyond Southeast Alabama. Rotator cuff injuries do not always occur suddenly. For many patients, shoulder pain develops gradually—progressing from soreness to weakness, limited motion, and difficulty performing everyday tasks. In the Dothan region, rotator cuff
ACL Reconstruction Tuscaloosa, Alabama
ACL Reconstruction for Tuscaloosa, Alabama PatientsAdvanced Knee Stability Care for Compet ...
Rotator Cuff Repair Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Rotator Cuff Repair for Tuscaloosa, Alabama PatientsAdvanced Shoulder Strength Restoration ...
Knee Ligament Surgery Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Knee Ligament Surgery for Tuscaloosa, Alabama PatientsAdvanced Knee Stability Care for Hig ...
Shoulder Labral Repair Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Shoulder Labral Repair for Tuscaloosa, Alabama PatientsAdvanced Shoulder Stability Care fo ...
Hip Arthroscopy Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hip Arthroscopy for Tuscaloosa, Alabama PatientsAdvanced Hip Preservation Care for Competi ...
ACL Surgery Tuscaloosa, Alabama
ACL Surgery for Tuscaloosa, Alabama PatientsTargeted Surgical Care for Knee Instability an ...
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Advancing Cartilage Repair Surgery
Dr. Anz is at the forefront of innovation regarding the repair and regeneration of cartilage and ensuring damage doesn’t wear down on the joint.
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Five Things to Know About Stem Cell Use for Cartilage Regeneration
Thanks to Angie Stewart of Becker's Spine Review for promoting "5 things to know about ste ...
Joint Preservation and Cartilage Restoration
Osteoarthritis can occur in the shoulder as a result of an injury or a degenerative proc ...
Knee Cartilage Injuries
Injury OverviewCartilage is a type of tissue found in the joints of the body. Articular ca ...
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Advancing Meniscus Repair Surgery
Dr. Anz is deeply engaged in advancing the complexities of
meniscus repair, to ensure a return to optimal quality of life for patients.
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Knee Meniscus Injuries
Injury OverviewThe meniscus is a c-shaped cartilage that resides inside the knee joint. I ...
Meniscus Repair and Partial Meniscectomy
Injury Overview Meniscus is a very important part of the knee joint. It is a type of ca ...
Save the Menisci: Meniscal Root Tears
Background & General ConsiderationsThe menisci are c-shaped, rubber-like cartilage dis ...
Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: ACL Reconstruction with Minor Meniscus Repair
General Considerations:Meniscus Repair Considerations:Flexion over 90 degrees loads the ba ...
Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: Major Meniscus Repair
General ConsiderationsMeniscus Repair Considerations: Flexion over 90 degrees loads the ba ...
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Advancing Stem Cell Harvest and Biologics
Dr. Anz has studied different methods of harvesting patient’s own stem cells, including exercise mobilization, blood flow restriction (BFR) mobilization, and pharmaceutical mobilization, and resident stem cell harvest at the time of surgery.
Publications:
Biological Enhancement of Meniscus Repair – 2012
JAAOS Applications of Biologics – 2012
Regenerative Treatments to Enhance Orthopaedic Surgical Outcomes – 2015
Concepts in Regenerative Medicine Past, Present, and Future in Articular Cartilage Treatment – 2016
5 Things To Know About Stem Cell Use For Cartilage Regeneration 2018
Emerging Orthobiologic Techniques and the Future – 2019
Exercise Moblized Platelet Rich Plasma – 2019
Bone Marrow versus Neupogen PRP – 2020
Thrombin and Growth Factor Release – 2020
Commentary FDA Regulation of Biologics – 2021
Commentary Point of Care Harvest of Stem Cells – 2021
Peripheral Blood Stem Cells are Pluripotent – 2021
Synovial Stem Cells Harvested with PRP Device – 2021
Platelet Rich Plasma- Fundamentals and Clinical Application – 2021
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Malaysian Visit Discussing the Use of Orthopaedic Stem Cell Therapy
Meeting with Malaysian Government Officials goes well and the potential use of orthopaedic ...
What are Biologics
Medical doctors often use the term biologics to refer to natural products that are harvest ...
Stem Cells
Stem Cells are cells in our bodies as children and adults which are important for the grow ...
Five Things to Know About Stem Cell Use for Cartilage Regeneration
Thanks to Angie Stewart of Becker's Spine Review for promoting "5 things to know about ste ...
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Biomechanics and Injuries of Throwing
Many of Dr. Anz's patients are athletes whose careers depend on their arm mobility and ability to throw. This is one of the reasons Dr. Anz is especially passionate about advancing biomechanics and treatment for injuries of throwing.
Publications:
Effort Thrombosis Presenting as Pulmonary Embolism in a Professional Baseball Pitcher – 2009
Association of Maximum Pitch Velocity and Elbow Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers – 2010
Correlation of torque and elbow injury in professional baseball pitchers – 2010
Association of Upper Extremity Pain With Softball Pitching Kinematics and Kinetics – 2019
Effects of a Simulated Game on Pitching Kinematics in Youth Softball Pitcher – 2019
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AC/CC Joint Injuries
Injury OverviewShoulder anatomy involves three bones and two important joints: the scapul ...
Shoulder Arthritis
Injury OverviewShoulder arthritis is a relatively common condition in which the joint (bal ...
Biceps Tendon Injuries
Injury OverviewThe biceps is located on the front of the upper arm and is made up of two m ...
Biceps Tendonitis
Injury Overview: Biceps tendonitis of the shoulder is an inflammatory condition of the lon ...
Dislocated Shoulder and Shoulder Instability
Injury Overview The shoulder joint offers the largest range of motion in the human body. ...
Frozen Shoulder
Injury OverviewFrozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characte ...
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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and Exercise
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and Exercise can be especially beneficial to a wide spectrum of patients with different injuries. Dr. Anz is currently engaged in game-changing research that will advance rehabilitation, as well as personal and athletic training.























