Dr. Carl E. Albertson

Carl Albertson, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon with Bayside Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, was one of the first physicians in southern Alabama to perform this new advanced surgical procedure.Dr. Albertson traveled to Atlanta, Los Angeles and the Bahamas for special training from Zimmer, Inc., a company that provides hands-on education and training for orthopaedic surgeons, before performing the surgery at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope.

This new procedure uses specialized instruments and adapted surgical techniques to implant the same hip and knee implants used in standard hip replacement.The new technique allows the implant to be inserted through an incision 3.5 to 5 inches in length, rather than the standard 10 to 12 inch incision.This approach causes less pain and recovery time because there is less trauma to the muscles.

Some significant potential benefits, including a smaller scar, shorter hospital stay and faster rehabilitation, allow the patient to return to work and other daily activities quicker.Dr. Albertson said patients could expect a 24- to 48-hour hospital stay, and a possible return to an office setting within three to five days.

"Hip and knee replacements have long been one of the most successful procedures for improving quality of life and alleviating pain," Dr. Albertson said, "but they have also been accompanied by a lengthy and painful recovery.
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George Bishop, a retired marine engineer from Fairhope, underwent this new minimally invasive surgery at Thomas Hospital in March when Dr. Albertson performed a total hip replacement on his right hip.
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Just two days after the minimally invasive surgery, Bishop was walking down the hallway of Thomas Hospital without a walker and with little assistance from his wife Wilhelmina and Dr. Albertson.

Carl E. Albertson, M.D.

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Dr. Albertson is Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as several other medical societies including the Christian Medical and Dental Society.

Although he enjoys all aspects of orthopaedic surgery, he has had extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery, MIS hip and knee replacements, and shoulder surgery.

Dr. Albertson and his wife Francie have 5 married children and 6 grandchildren.Todd and Tory live with their families in the northwest, Tam and his wife live in Phoenix, Teri and her husband are in Seattle continuing their education, and Tiffany and her husband are doing the same overseas.Visiting the kids and the grandkids is the main reason for most of the Albertsons' vacations and is the source of many blessings for them.

The Albertsons have also enjoyed participating in medical missions.Over the years they have traveled to Kenya, Sierra Leone, eastern Sahara, Cameroon, Haiti, Ecuador, and Honduras.When the opportunity arises, they take medical students with them to experience third world medicine as Dr. Albertson teaches the surgical residents in the missionary hospital.Many of these trips were made with their children and all were life-changing experiences.While Dr. Albertson does orthopaedic surgery, the family helps wherever needed in the hospital.

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Dr. Carl Albertson
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Albertson and his wife Francie have 5 married children and 6 grandchildren.Todd and Tory live with their families in the northwest, Tam and his wife live in Phoenix, Teri and her husband are in Seattle continuing their education, and Tiffany and her husband are doing the same overseas.Visiting the kids and the grandkids is the main reason for most of the Albertsons' vacations and is the source of many blessings for them.

The Albertsons have also enjoyed participating in medical missions.Over the years they have traveled to Kenya, Sierra Leone, eastern Sahara, Cameroon, Haiti, Ecuador, and Honduras.When the opportunity arises, they take medical students with them to experience third world medicine as Dr. Albertson teaches the surgical residents in the missionary hospital.Many of these trips were made with their children and all were life-changing experiences.While Dr. Albertson does orthopaedic surgery, the family helps wherever needed in the hospital.

Carl E. Albertson, M.D. joined Bayside Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center in 1997, after 20 years of orthopaedic practice in Montana.

He graduated from the University of Oregon Health Sciences University in 1971.His orthopaedic training was completed in 1975 at Tripler Army Medical Center.He then served for 2 years in the US Army at Fort Knox before moving to Montana.

Dr. Albertson is Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as several other medical societies including the Christian Medical and Dental Society.

Although he enjoys all aspects of orthopaedic surgery, he has had extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery, joint replacements, and hand surgery.

Dr. Albertson and his wife Francie, have 5 children: Tam, Todd, Tory, Tiffany and Teri.The family's move to rural Montana provided many opportunities during the children's growing years.They enjoyed the wholesome lifestyle and the wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation.Coming to the Eastern Shore has been a response to prayer and seeking God's will in their life as the family's focus shifted toward mission service.Dr. Albertson has greatly enjoyed his affiliation with the doctors and staff of Bayside Orthopaedics and its commitment to quality and compassionate orthopaedics.And, the whole family respects and appreciates Southern hospitality as they have come to know so many fine families and patients.

The Albertsons have enjoyed participating in medical missions and have served in East, West and North Africa.Dr. Albertson has also had the opportunity for short term missions at Hopital Lumiere in Haiti.Most of the mission trips have included family members and have been a life changing experience for all of them.He and his family are interested in spending more time in medical missions and look forward to future opportunities to do so again.

Carl E. Albertson, M.D.
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Dr. Carl Albertson
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Dr. Albertson is Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as several other medical societies including the Christian Medical and Dental Society.

Although he enjoys all aspects of orthopaedic surgery, he has had extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery, MIS hip and knee replacements, and shoulder surgery.Read More about Dr. Albertson

Carl Albertson, M.D.

FAIRHOPE - People suffering from arthritic-hip and knee pain now have a minimally invasive alternative to traditional hip and knee replacement that makes surgery, recovery and rehabilitation faster and easier.

Carl Albertson, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon with Bayside Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, was one of the first physicians in southern Alabama to perform this new advanced surgical procedure.Dr. Albertson traveled to Atlanta, Los Angeles and the Bahamas for special training from Zimmer, Inc., a company that provides hands-on education and training for orthopaedic surgeons, before performing the surgery at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope.

This new procedure uses specialized instruments and adapted surgical techniques to implant the same hip and knee implants used in standard hip replacement.The new technique allows the implant to be inserted through an incision 3.5 to 5 inches in length, rather than the standard 10 to 12 inch incision.This approach causes less pain and recovery time because there is less trauma to the muscles.

Significant potential benefits, including a smaller scar, shorter hospital stay and faster rehabilitation, allow the patient to return to work and other daily activities quicker.Dr. Albertson said patients could expect a 24- to 48-hour hospital stay, and a possible return to an office setting within three to five days.

"Hip and knee replacements have long been one of the most successful procedures for improving quality of life and alleviating pain," Dr. Albertson said, "but they have also been accompanied by a lengthy and painful recovery.
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Dr. Albertson will discuss this new surgery during a community lecture titled, "Exciting New Developments to Relieve Hip and Knee Pain" at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 9 at the James P. Nix Senior Center in Fairhope.