The Orthopaedic Center

Appointments: (256) 539-2728

Physicians

Michael Cantrell, M.D.

Specialty: Sports Medicine
Knee and Shoulder
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Fellowship: AO Fellowship, Capital Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, Jackson, MS
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Medical School: UAB School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
 
Biography: Dr. Cantrell is a member of The Orthopaedic Center Sports Medicine Team. Board certified in orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine and AO Fellowship trained, Dr. Cantrell has earned the Subspeciality Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He specilizes in arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder and knee. This includes shoulder and knee arthroscopy, tendon repair, ligament reconstruction, and joint replacement. Dr. Cantrell applies the least invasive, most effective techniques in surgical treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and other orthopaedic conditions.
Dr. Cantrell is a US Boxing and United States Olympic Committee Volunteer Physician. He is team physician for Oakwood University, the Rocket City United Soccer Team, and the Huntsville Gymnastics Center. Dr. Cantrell works with the Huntsville Havoc and the Tennessee Valley Vipers, as well as several area high schools. He is a former team physician for the University of Mississippi, as well as a former U.S. Air Force Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon.
A Goal- Oriented Approach
"Each patient's recovery goals are distinct - to restore function, return to the team, get back to work, play with the children or grandchildren, or resume a favorite activity abandoned long ago. My aim is to fully understand my patients' orthopaedic problem and recovery goals, then partner with them to help achieve these goals."
Part of the Team
"I see the patient and me as a team, working toward a common goal. From diagnosis, to
treatment, to rehabilitation, I am committed to doing everything within my power to help our team reach its goals."
 
Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Alabama Orthopaedic Society, Madison County Medical Society
Articles:

PATIENT INFORMATION:

Shoulder Arthroscopy Post-op Instructions
Knee Arthroscopy Post-op Instructions
TOC Patient Registration Packet
Youth Baseball Recommendations
Baseball - Thrower's Ten Exercise Program (see video under "video" section)
AHSAA Pre-Participation Physical
TSSAA Pre-Participation Physical
The Fountain of Youth Exercise
Q & A #1
Q & A #2

Interval Throwing Baseball
Interval Throwing Little League
Interval Throwing Football
Interval Golf Program
Interval Tennis Program
Golfer's Ten
IT Band Stretches

Video:

 Shoulder Arthroscopy with Subacromial Decompression, A.C. Joint Resection, and Rotator Cuff Repair(click to watch video)
 Shoulder Arthroscopy with Rotator Cuff Repair (click to watch video)
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Superior Labral Repair (click to watch video)
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Anterior Labral repair (click to watch video)
Arthroscopically Assisted ACL Reconstruction (click to watch video)
Knee Arthroscopy with Partial Medial Meniscectomy (click to watch video)
Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Meniscus Repair (click to watch video)
Knee Arthroscopy with Fixation of Osteochondral Fragment (click to watch video)
Thrower's Ten Video Examples (click to watch video)

 

Michael Cantrell

Locations:
TOC Main
TOC Madison
TOC Scottsboro
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