For over three decades, OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports has been a trusted provider of orthopedic care for communities throughout Birmingham, Hoover, Pell City, Vestavia Hills and beyond.
This leading practice offers a full spectrum of services addressing conditions of the elbow; foot and ankle; hip; knee; shoulder; spine; and hand and wrist. While their services have grown and evolved over the decades, the practice has remained committed to the health and well-being of every patient who walks through its doors.
With a long-standing commitment to patient care, OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports provides expert spine treatment led by board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons Dr. Gregory Gullung and Dr. Lauren Savage.
They know the spine is the body’s foundation, and when it’s compromised, it can greatly limit work, exercise and daily activities. Symptoms like radiating leg pain, neck stiffness, numbness, swelling or sleep disturbances may signal conditions such as degenerative disc disease, herniated discs or pinched nerves, often caused by trauma, repetitive motion or wear over time.
At OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports, patients receive thorough evaluations and personalized plans focused on relief, prevention and long-term wellness.
Dr. Gullung specializes in minimally invasive spine treatments and is known for his patient-first approach, focusing on treatment methods that are both efficient and aligned with each patient’s personal goals.
His expertise includes many advanced procedures, including cervical artificial disc replacement, anterior cervical decompression, lumbar disc replacement, microdiscectomy, endoscopic spinal decompression/discectomy, laminectomy and both anterior and lateral lumbar interbody fusion. He also offers minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, helping reduce recovery time and preserve function.
Dr. Gullung is deeply committed to helping patients understand every aspect of their treatment journey, from risks to treatment expectations.
Dr. Savage also specializes in minimally invasive procedures and takes a compassionate, patient-focused approach to care. With advanced expertise in surgical and nonsurgical spine treatment, Dr. Savage treats conditions across the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
His procedural offerings include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, lumbar microdiscectomy, kyphoplasty for spinal fractures, endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive spine fusions and sacroiliac joint and intradiscal injections. He also performs targeted nerve blocks to relieve pain and improve function in affected areas.
With every patient, Dr. Savage focuses on restoring movement and quality of life through safe, effective and modern care.
Just as essential to daily living as your spine, the hands and wrists are complex anatomical systems critical to your daily functions, whether you're working, preparing meals, typing or pursuing hobbies.
Even minor conditions can lead to significant discomfort and functional limitations. Pain while rotating the wrist, finger stiffness, tingling, numbness or difficulty gripping objects are all signs that something deeper may be wrong. Early intervention can help prevent complications and speed up recovery.
At OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports, fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon Dr. Joseph Ingram provides specialized care for the hand and wrist. With deep expertise in both traumatic and chronic conditions affecting the upper extremity, Dr. Ingram takes a personalized, results-driven approach to treatment.
He addresses a wide range of issues, including arthritis, fractures, ligament and tendon injuries, nerve compression (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), Dupuytren’s contracture, ganglion cysts and de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. His surgical expertise spans digital nerve repair, joint replacement, surgical interventions for peripheral nerve conditions and complex reconstructive procedures for the hand, wrist and elbow.
Whether you’re dealing with a sudden sports injury, chronic pain or a condition that has developed over time, Dr. Gullung, Dr. Savage and Dr. Ingram are committed to restoring your comfort, mobility and quality of life. From advanced spine procedures to specialized hand, wrist and upper extremity care, each doctor tailors treatment plans to fit every patient’s unique needs, goals and lifestyle.
Combining the latest orthopedic techniques with a focus on long-term wellness, they ensure patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care from diagnosis all the way through recovery.
At OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports, the mission remains clear: to provide expert, dedicated orthopedic care that gets patients back to the lives they love. If you're living with pain related to the spine, hand or wrist or simply want answers from a trusted expert, now is the time to take the next step. To learn more or schedule your appointment, visit orthoalabama.com or call 205-228-7600.
