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Fitzgerald Mofor

Birmingham, AL

Shoulder Arthroscopic Labral Repair

As a Division I football athlete at UAB, I knew the rigors a season can put on you. However, I started to have pain and discomfort in my shoulder in 2018 and trouble bench pressing the weight I usually do. I knew something was wrong in my shoulder.

That is when our athletic trainer referred me to Dr. Amit Momaya, our team surgeon. He was extremely professional and courteous. We discussed my symptoms in detail, he examined my shoulder, and then felt an MRI was warranted. We obtained the MRI the same day and he called me to let me know it confirmed our suspicion, a posterior labral tear of the shoulder. Next, he discussed treatment options. I appreciate that he didn’t force me into one treatment plan, but rather presented it as shared decision making. I chose to pursue surgical repair of my labrum. Surgery went well and my pain was well controlled afterwards. I rehabbed with our football athletic trainer and was fully ready to play next season. I had a terrific season where I tallied 10 stops in the conference championship victory against Middle Tennessee.

I now work as a Law Apprentice in Maryland. In addition, I have become a lifting enthusiast. I routinely workout and my shoulder continues to hold up despite lifting heavier than ever! I am so glad I met Dr. Momaya and he took care of my shoulder. UAB Athletics and all the sports teams he takes care of are in good hands!

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