Dr. Michael Ewing is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint replacement, shoulder and elbow, and traumatic injuries.
Dr. Ewing was born and raised in Hoover, Alabama and graduated summa cum laude from both Spain Park High School and the University of Alabama with a degree in finance. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham where he graduated cum laude. While in medical school, Dr. Ewing was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and served as vice-president. Following medical school, Dr. Ewing completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Missouri, where he served as chief of resident education. As chief resident, he received the Olson Award for outstanding resident research.
Following residency, Dr. Ewing pursued additional specialty training with the world-renowned James Andrews at the Andrews Research and Education Foundation in Gulf Breeze, Florida. While in fellowship, he served as team doctor for Tuskegee University, Pensacola Christian College, Auburn University, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and multiple area high schools.
Dr. Ewing provides expertise in sports medicine and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has also sought to advance the field of orthopedics through his research efforts, publishing his work in multiple peer-reviewed journals and presenting his work at regional, national, and international meetings. He has also won multiple awards for his research efforts.
Whether you are a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, Dr. Ewing and his staff are dedicated to returning patients to the activities they love. He treats patients as if they were family and always includes the patient and family when formulating a treatment plan.
Dr. Michael, Expert in Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Procedures
Dr. Michael specializes in comprehensive care for the shoulder, knee, elbow, and sports-related injuries. His expertise helps patients, from everyday individuals to elite athletes, recover mobility, reduce pain, and return to peak performance.
Shoulder Care: Arthroscopy, labral repair, rotator cuff repair, biceps tenodesis, and full shoulder replacement (arthroplasty).
Knee Care: Arthroscopy, meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and knee replacement (arthroplasty).
Elbow Care: Arthroscopy, treatment of tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), tendon repair, and UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery).
Sports Medicine: Specialized in athlete care, overuse injury management, tendon injury treatment, prevention strategies, and safe return-to-play programs.
Career History
- 2024 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Specialist, OrthoSports Associates, LLC, Birmingham, AL
Education
- 2023-2024 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, Andrews Research and Education Institute, Gulf Breeze, FL
- 2018-2023 Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Missouri Hospitals, Columbia, MO
- 2014-2018 Doctor of Medicine, cum laude, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
- 2009-2013 B.S., Finance, Concentration: Healthcare Management, summa cum laude, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Publications
- Treu EA, Frandsen JJ, DeKeyser GJ, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium. Discharge to a Skilled Nursing Facility After Hip Fracture Results in Higher Rates of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. J Arthroplasty. Apr 2024. PMID: 38604278
- Ewing MA, Livesay LN, Cook JL, Leary EV, Hoernschemeyer DG, Gupta SK. Household Income and Parental Educational Level Affect Post-Operative Opioid Usage in Pediatric Orthopaedic Patients. Mo Med. Jul-Aug 2023. PMID: 37609472
- Cichos KH, McGwin G, Boyd B, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Ghanem EJ. Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty is Associated with Reduced 1-year Mortality and Surgical Complications After Femoral Neck Fracture. J Arthroplasty. Jun 2023. PMID: 37271240
- Cao A, Ghanem ES, Cichos KH, Lichstein P, Chen AF, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium. Comparison between Orthopaedic Trauma versus Arthroplasty Fellowship Training on Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. J Arthroplasty. Apr 2023. PMID: 37068569
- Frandsen J, Rainey J, DeKeyser G, Blackburn B, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Gilliland J. Displaced vs Nondisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures: Is Arthroplasty the Answer for Both? J Arthroplasty. Apr 2023. PMID: 37075907
- Temperato, J. Ewing MA, Nuelle CW. Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis with Iliotibial Band Using Knotless All-Suture Anchor Femoral Fixation. Arthrosc Tech. Apr 2023. PMID: 37323783
- Nuelle C, Ohnoutka C, Oladeji L, Ewing MA, Nuelle JV, Pringle LK.. Primary Repair of Peroneus Longus Myofascial Herniation with Symptomatic Superficial Peroneal Nerve Compression. Arthrosc Tech. Apr 2023. PMID: 37138688
- Schick S, Cantrell C K, Young B, Mosher Z, Ewing MA, et. al. The Mechanism of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in the National Football League: A Systematic Video Review. Cureus. Jan 2023.
- Ewing MA, Huff H, Heil S, Borsheski RR, Smith MJ, Kim HK. Local Infiltration Analgesia vs. Interscalene Block for Pain Management Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Jul 2022
- Ewing MA, Stoker AM, Leary EV, Bozynski CC, Luk J, Stannard JP, and Cook JL. Treatment Monitoring Capabilities of Serum and Urine Biomarkers for Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in a Preclinical Canine Model. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Aug;50(10):2714-2721. doi: 10.1177/03635465221105481. Epub 2022 Jul 14
- Ewing MA, Stannard JP, Cook JL. Diagnosis and Management of Articular Cartilage and Meniscal Pathology in the Posterior Cruciate Ligament-Injured Knee. J Knee Surg. 2021 Mar 1. PMID: 33648008
- Mosher MA, Brabston EW, Ewing MA, Pinto MC, Hess MC, Behnke N, McGwin G, Ponce BA, Patt JC. Predictive Accuracy of the ACS-NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator for Pathologic Humerus Fracture Fixation. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2019 Winter;28(4):250-256. PMID: 31886759
- Cantrell CK, Mosher ZA, Ewing MA, Huntley SR, Pinto MC, Brabston III EW, Ponce BA. Trends and Characteristics of Highly Cited Articles in Proximal Humerus Fracture Research. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2019 Fall;28(3):180-188. PMID: 31675294
- Mosher ZA, Ewing MA, Collins CS, Young PG, Brabston EW, Momaya AM, Tashjian RZ, Ponce BA. Usage Trends in Shoulder-Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Oct. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-19-00455. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 31663915
- Mosher ZA, Ewing MA, Hudson PW, Pinto MC, Brabston EW, Ponce BA. Trends and Characteristics of Highly Cited Articles in Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2019 Spring;28(1):10-17. PMID: 31074731
- Cichos KH, Ewing MA, Shepherd ED, et al. Trends and Risk Factors in Orthopaedic Lawsuits: Analysis of a National Legal Database. Orthopedics. 2019 Feb 14:1-8. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20190211-01. PMID: 30763449
- Mosher MA, Patel HA, Niemeier TE, Ewing MA, Hess MC, Wilkinson EB, McGwin G, Ponce BA, Patt, JC. Early Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Prophylactic and Acute Pathologic Fracture Treatment. J Oncol Pract. 2018, Dec; PMID: 30523763
- Ewing MA, Huntley SR, Baker DK, Smith KS, Hudson PW, McGwin G, Ponce BA, Johnson MD. Blood Transfusion During Total Ankle Arthroplasty Is Associated With Increased In-Hospital Complications and Costs. Foot Ankle Spec. 2018 Apr 1:1938640018768093. PMID: 29652187
- Ewing M. The Medical Home Solution to the Cost-Quality Conundrum. J Healthc Manag. 2013 Jul-Aug;58(4):258-66. PMID: 24396946
PERSONAL INTERESTS
- Music, Alabama football and UNC basketball, weight lifting, golf, spending time with friends and family (wife and three children)