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Office
1411 Old Water Works Rd SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968Phone+1 256-979-1550Fax+1 256-979-1576
Summary
- Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine provides a full range of diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services for injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and associated bones, joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments and nerves. From sports injuries to sprains, strains, and fractures, Dr. Andrew Hester and Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is dedicated to helping you return to your active lifestyle.
Our orthopedic services include caring for:
Shoulders:
Rotator cuff tears/inflammation
SLAP tears
Frozen shoulder
Fractures
Arthritis - joint replacement
Arthroscopic surgeries
Elbows:
Cubital tunnel syndrome - ulnar nerve release and transposition
Fractures and ligament injuries
Arthritis - joint replacement
Contractures
Arthroscopic surgeries
Hand and wrist:
Fractures and ligament injuries
Tendon lacerations
Nerve injuries
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Trigger fingers
Small joint arthritis
Knees:
ACL ligament injuries
Meniscus tears
Arthroscopic surgeries
Arthritis - joint replacement
Hips:
Fractures
Arthritis - joint replacement
Avascular necrosis hip
Ankles:
Fractures and ligament injuries
Foot:
Common foot issues
Bunions
Hammertoes
Flat feet
Plantar fasciitis
Education & Training
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2006
- University of GeorgiaBachelor of Science, Biology, 1997 - 2001
Certifications & Licensure
- GA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
- NC State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- AL State Medical License 2016 - 2024
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Press Mentions
- 30 Orthopedic Surgeons on the MoveFebruary 13th, 2016
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