Andrews Sports Medicine - Trussville

Andrews Sports Medicine - TRUSSVILLE

7201 happy hollow road, suite 202A • trussville, AL 35173

Andrews Sports Medicine - Trussville Clinic

Andrews Sports Medicine – Trussville is conveniently located inside the UAB St. Vincent's Trussville outpatient facility at 7201 Happy Hollow Road, Suite 202-A. Located just off Deerfoot Parkway and Interstate 59, our clinic provides comprehensive orthopaedic care, sports medicine services, non-surgical sports medicine treatment, fracture care, concussion management, hand therapy, and injury treatment for patients throughout Trussville, Clay, Pinson, Springville, Moody, Argo, Center Point, and surrounding communities.

Our fellowship-trained physicians provide specialized care for sports injuries, back and neck pain, joint pain, fractures, concussions, tendon and ligament injuries, overuse conditions, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Services available through our Trussville team include non-surgical sports medicine, orthopaedic surgery, spine care and spine surgery, fracture care, concussion management, ultrasound-guided procedures, and hand therapy.

Whether you are a student-athlete recovering from an injury, an active adult dealing with joint or spine pain, or simply looking to return to the activities you enjoy, our team develops an individualized treatment plan focused on restoring function and helping you achieve Victory Over Injury®.

Collaborative Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Care

One of the advantages of Andrews Sports Medicine – Trussville is access to a multidisciplinary team of fellowship-trained specialists, including non-surgical sports medicine physicians Christopher S. Carter, MD, and T. Daniel Smith, MD; orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon Marcus A. Rothermich, MD; and orthopaedic spine surgeon Patrick G. Young, MD.

This collaborative model allows patients to receive specialized care based on their individual condition and treatment needs. Whenever appropriate, treatment begins with conservative, non-surgical options designed to relieve symptoms, restore function, and help patients safely return to work, sports, exercise, and everyday activities.

When surgery is necessary, our Trussville patients have access to advanced orthopaedic and spine surgical expertise within the Andrews Sports Medicine team, providing continuity of care from diagnosis and treatment through rehabilitation and recovery.

Spine Care in Trussville

Patients experiencing back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, degenerative spine conditions, or other spine-related problems can receive specialized evaluation and treatment from Patrick G. Young, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon and Trussville native.

Dr. Young’s approach emphasizes preserving motion whenever possible. Each patient receives an individualized evaluation that considers non-operative treatment options first, followed by motion-preserving surgical techniques when appropriate and spinal fusion when necessary.

His expertise includes:

• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Cervical disc replacement
• Lumbar disc replacement
• Motion-preserving spine surgery
• Robotic-assisted spine surgery

Dr. Young’s goal is to identify the source of each patient’s symptoms and develop a treatment plan designed to relieve pain, preserve function and motion when possible, and help patients return to the activities they enjoy.

Expert Orthopaedic, Spine & Sports Medicine Providers

Christopher S. Carter, MD

Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Christopher S. Carter specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.

His expertise includes:

• Non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
• Evaluation and treatment of tendon, ligament, and overuse injuries
• Sports injury rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies
• Concussion evaluation, management, and return-to-play planning
• Ultrasound-guided injections and minimally invasive procedures
• Joint pain management and personalized rehabilitation programs
• Osteoarthritis care and non-surgical treatment for degenerative joint conditions

Dr. Carter focuses on helping athletes and active individuals recover safely and return to their sport, activity, or lifestyle without surgery whenever appropriate.

Team Physician: Vestavia Hills High School, Clay-Chalkville High School, Locust Fork High School, Oneonta High School, Pinson Valley High School, Southeastern High School, Springville High School, St. Clair County High School, Susan Moore High School

Marcus A. Rothermich, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Marcus A. Rothermich specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, treating acute injuries, chronic orthopedic conditions, and sports-related injuries in patients of all ages.

His areas of expertise include:

•  ACL reconstruction & complex knee ligament injury treatment
• Meniscus repair & cartilage restoration procedures
• Rotator cuff repair & minimally invasive shoulder arthroscopy
• Treatment of shoulder instability, labral tears, & SLAP injuries
• Elbow injury care for throwing athletes, including UCL-related conditions
• Robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement

Dr. Rothermich develops individualized treatment plans designed to restore function, relieve pain, and help patients return to an active lifestyle.

T. Daniel Smith, MD

Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Daniel Smith specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.

His expertise includes:

• Concussion evaluation, management, & return-to-play planning
• Non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries & musculoskeletal conditions
• Ultrasound-guided injections & minimally invasive procedures
• Evaluation and treatment of tendon, ligament, & overuse injuries
• Running injury diagnosis, rehabilitation, & injury prevention strategies
• Joint pain management & personalized rehabilitation programs

Dr. Smith focuses on helping athletes and active individuals recover safely and return to their sport, activity, or lifestyle without surgery whenever appropriate.

Team Physician: Hewitt-Trussville High School, Moody High School, Springville High School

Patrick G. Young, MD

Endoscopic & Motion-Preserving Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Patrick G. Young is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in advanced, motion-preserving approaches to spine care. A Trussville native and former three-sport athlete at Hewitt-Trussville High School, Dr. Young brings advanced spine expertise back to the community where he grew up.

His expertise includes:

• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Motion-preserving spine surgery
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Robotic-assisted spine surgery
• Evaluation and treatment of back & neck pain
• Treatment of herniated discs & degenerative spine conditions

Dr. Young believes every patient deserves a thoughtful evaluation and individualized treatment plan that considers non-operative treatment options first, followed by motion-preserving techniques when appropriate and spinal fusion when necessary.

Hand Therapy Services

Andrews Sports Medicine - Trussville also provide comprehensive hand therapy and upper extremity rehabilitation in the Trussville clinic, led by Quinn Marlbrough, OTR/L, CHT, a certified hand therapist specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of hand, wrist, and elbow injuries.

Same-Day & Next-Day Appointments

Our Trussville clinic provides same-day and next-day appointments for acute injuries, including sprains, strains, and fractures. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Carter or Dr. Smith, call 205-939-3699.