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Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C. and Thomas Hospital Partner to Present a Professional Education Program Especially Designed for Nurses, Case Managers & Physical Therapists

August 10, 2016

“ORTHOPAEDIC UPDATES IN THE CARE OF SHOULDER PAIN”

Daphne, AL (August 4, 2016) – Doctors John L. Todd and Andrew Harcourt, Orthopaedic Specialists with Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., along with Rachael Hartman, DPT, Director of PT Services, will provide a continuing education program especially designed for nurses, case managers and physical therapists on Thursday, August 25th. The program entitled “Orthopaedic Updates in the Care of Shoulder Pain” will be held in the Community Room of the Thomas Medical Center. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for registration and dinner, followed by presentations from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

JohnTodd_SmDr. John Todd

 Dr. John Todd, Medical Director of The Shoulder Center at Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in both shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine. His talk is entitled, “The Rotator Cuff: Large Tears and Failed Repairs – Options for Treatment” He will review the epidemiology of rotator cuff tears; current concepts for a successful rotator cuff repair; recognize possible causes linked for failure of rotator cuff repairs; review strategies for successful revision rotator cuff repairs; and discuss options for patients with ‘un-repairable’ rotator cuff tears. (Photo: Dr. John L. Todd)

AndyHarcourt_SmDr. Andrew Harcourt

Dr. Andrew Harcourt is board certified in Family Practice and fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine. His talk is entitled, “Shoulder Diagnostics and Ortho-Biologics in the Management of Chronic Shoulder Pain.” He will discuss different imaging modalities for the shoulder, including X-ray, MRI, and Ultrasound; the unique benefits of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound when caring for the individual with chronic shoulder pain; and the role that ortho-biologics plays in the current management of chronic shoulder pain. (Photo: Dr. Andrew Harcourt)

RachelHartman_SmRachael Hartman, DPT

Rachael Hartman, DPT, Director of PT Services, has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and a B.S. degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University. Her talk is entitled, “Non-Operative and Post-Operative Physical Therapy for Common Shoulder Pathologies,” whereby she will review the anatomy of the shoulder, discuss the concept of mobility vs. stability in shoulder joint, list common shoulder pathologies referred for with physical therapy, and describe the differences between non-operative and post-operative treatment approaches in physical therapy in common shoulder pathologies. (Photo: Rachael Hartman, DPT)  Thomas Hospital is accredited by ABN as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing through Thursday, June 15, 2017, #ABNP0105. 2.0 contact hours will be provided to attendees. All nurses attending must scan their license.

All attendees must register in advance. No registration will be accepted by phone or mail after Monday, August 22. The registration fee of $15 will be refunded to each participant at check-in. For more information, call 251-279-1703.

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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN SHOE COUNT REACHES NEARLY 2000

April 8, 2016

Donations to Benefit Local Homeless Outreach Ministries

Daphne, AL (April 7, 2016) – Hundreds of people in Baldwin and Mobile Counties recently donated gently used shoes to Baldwin Bone & Joint’s Many More Miles Campaign, resulting in 1,899 pairs of shoes finding new life. Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., Mobile and Baldwin County YMCA branches, the Port City Pacers, McCoy Outdoor Co., Dr. Glenn Glass, and the USA Student Recreation Center partnered to collect shoes for the homeless outreach programs of Wings of Life and Discovery Ministries. The campaign, now in its 13th year, got off to a running start in January and concluded at the Azalea Trail Run held on March 19th. Students in Mobile and Baldwin Counties were also given the opportunity to collect shoes and earn money for their schools’ PE programs. Dixon Elementary won first place, collecting 804 pairs of shoes and received a $300 prize. Fairhope Intermediate took second place, and Spanish Fort Elementary received third prize. Used running shoes may be donated year-round at McCoy Outdoor Co. on Springhill Avenue in Mobile.
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SHOULDER PAIN? LOCAL SHOULDER SPECIALIST AND ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON PROVIDES THE LATEST NEWS ON RELIEF THROUGH SURGICAL AND NON-SURGICAL INTERVENTION

April 4, 2016
DAPHNE, Ala.  (April 4, 2016) –  Dr. John L. Todd, Medical Director for The Shoulder Center (TSC) and orthopaedic surgeon, will discuss the common causes and solutions for aching shoulders at the “Oh My Aching Shoulder: Understanding Common Causes and Solutions” event on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Baldwin Bone and Joint (BB&J) in Daphne. This community education seminar is developed especially for those seeking solutions to issues of the shoulder. The shoulder is the one of the most mobile and problematic joints of the body, and common symptoms of shoulder problems include pain, weakness and loss of motion that can interfere with activities of daily living, work and recreation. Todd, shoulder specialist, will discuss common causes for this and what options are available at TSC including non-operative and operative care. The Shoulder Center, the latest in specialty care to be offered by Baldwin Bone & Joint, takes a comprehensive approach to the care of shoulder conditions. Dr. John Todd and the TSC staff are trained and equipped to see patients with shoulder problems through every step of the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process. The primary goal of TSC is to return each patient back to his or her lifestyle, and the activity level he or she enjoyed before, as quickly as possible.
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BALDWIN COUNTY ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON ANNOUNCES SPECIALIZED PRACTICE WITH FOCUS ON COMPREHENSIVE SHOULDER CARE

March 21, 2016

The Shoulder Center at Baldwin Bone and Joint, P.C.

DAPHNE, Ala. (March 21, 2016) – Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C. (BB&J) is pleased to announce the opening of The Shoulder Center (TSC) with Medical Director and orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. John L. Todd. This specialized practice focuses primarily on non-operative and operative care of the shoulder and will allow new patients to schedule appointments for specialty shoulder care faster. Office locations are in Daphne and Orange Beach, AL.

The Shoulder Center, the latest in specialty care to be offered by Baldwin Bone & Joint, will take a comprehensive approach to the care of shoulder conditions. These specialized services allow Todd to focus his skills and experience primarily on the care and treatment of shoulder and upper extremity issues. TSC also sees patients with work-related injuries.

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