Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Since 2018
Relieving pain. Restoring movement. Getting you back to what you love.
ABOUT AOSM
At Alabama Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, we believe every patient deserves to live without the limitations of joint pain. Led by board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Matthews, our team specializes in advanced treatments that restore mobility and improve quality of life. With decades of experience in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, we combine cutting-edge techniques with compassionate care tailored to your needs.
Sports Medicine
Dr. Matthews (AOSM) has a tradition of providing superior care for athletes across all levels from high school to professional. As a former Division 1 Athelete, he has unique insight into the athelete psyche.
Joint Replacement
Sometimes joint replacement is the best option for reducing pain and restoring normal activity levels. At AOSM, we pioneered rapid recovery after total joint replacement and were the first in South Alabama to perform total joints in an outpatient setting. Greater than 90% of patients don’t even have to go the hospital as these procedures are performed at an ambulatory surgery center and discharged home the same day.
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic surgery is minimally invasive surgery performed through 1/2 inch incisions and is a key ingredient in cutting edge Using HD video technology surgeons can perform very detailed work while patients may experience less pain and more rapid recovery.
What We Believe in…
At Alabama Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (AOSM), we believe that every patient deserves relief from pain, restored mobility, and the confidence to live life without limitations. We combine advanced orthopaedic techniques, compassionate care, and personalized treatment plans to help you return to the activities and lifestyle you love most.
1) Our Mission
Our mission is to be a premier highly competent, ethical and professional Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine practice. Our goal is to treat our patients in a professional manner with compassion, sensitivity, and respect. Our goal is to provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. By blending innovative surgical and nonsurgical options with individualized care, we help patients recover faster, move better, and get back to living life to the fullest.
2) Our Vision
Our vision is to be the trusted leader in orthopaedic and sports medicine care across Baldwin County and the along the greater Gulf Coast. We strive to set the standard for excellence by delivering outcomes that restore strength, improve quality of life, and keep our community healthy, active, and strong for years to come. At AOSM we seek to minister to the patient in a holistic manner. We view this practice as a ministry, tending to the whole patient as we serve them physically, mentally and spiritually to the honor and glory of our Father in Heaven and his son Jesus Christ.
About Dr. Daniel E. Matthews
Dr. Daniel Matthews is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist serving Baldwin County, Alabama. A former NCAA Division I basketball Academic All-American at The Citadel, he went on to earn his medical degree from the University of South Florida, complete an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and an AO Fellowship in Bochum, Germany. He is also a decorated veteran who served in the United States Air Force at Langley AFB, Virginia.
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Matthews has published extensively, presented at over 50 scientific meetings worldwide, and pioneered the MACB® Introducer and Kit to improve pain management in total knee arthroplasty. Since 2018, he has performed same-day discharge joint replacements using this technique, with more than 2,100 catheters placed to date.
Dr. Matthews is actively involved is sports medicine locally, nationally and internationally. He serves as a Team Physician for the Annual Senior Bowl, has long served (over 27 years) as head team physician for Coastal Alabama Community College Athletic programs (formally Faulkner State Community College) and Spanish Fort HS, Daphne HS and Bayside Academy. Nationally he has chaired the Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention (“STOP”) Campaign for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and directs an International Sports Medicine Fellowship program. ( Kenya/ Haitti).
He also dedicates time to medical missions with organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse and World Medical Missions, serving in Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, and Ecuador. A committed Christian, he has served as President of the Christian Medical Ministry of South Alabama and is a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Dan enjoys golf, lifting weights, traveling and spending time with his high school sweetheart and wife (Cathy). They enjoy spending time with their two grown children and their grandchildren.
How We Work
The AOSM Approach to Getting You Back on Your Feet
Evaluation & Diagnosis
We identify the root cause with advanced exams and imaging.
Personalized Treatment
From nonsurgical care to advanced surgeries, we design the right plan for you.
Rehab & Recovery
Ongoing guidance to restore function, strength, and confidence.