Tyler C. McDonald, MD, FAAOS

03/02/2026

We at the University of South Alabama Department of Orthopaedic Surgery had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Derek Kelly from Campbell Clinic in Memphis as our visiting professor this weekend. What a great couple of days! The department really enjoyed the Grand Rounds talk on pediatric firearm-related injuries, and the residents were lucky to have one of the masters give a hands-on clubfoot casting lab (thank you to and for sponsoring the workshop).

10/20/2025

Ayana is 1 year out from halo-gravity traction followed by posterior spinal fusion for her and is out there being an absolute rockstar. Keep being awesome Ayana!

07/25/2025

This is DJ. He's the man. He is 2 years out from spine surgery to correct his scoliosis and hasn't let it slow him down a bit. As a junior last year, he played linebacker led his high school's football team overall in tackles. Looking forward to what he'll do this year as a senior. Proud of you DJ!

10/18/2024

Double trouble! These two sisters are back to their full strength after healing from finger fractures. Always a joy to see young patients recover and get back to their everyday fun!

09/10/2024

Dr. Dan Sucato from Scottish Rite for Children joins the show to discuss his recent research comparing osteotomy types for severe stable SCFE: Modified Dunn vs. Imhauser.

The episode also covers multiple controversies in the worlds of hip preservation and spine deformity. The crew also discusses research spanning Perthes, CP, compartment syndrome, and more.

Your hosts are Dr. Carter Clement from Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Dr. Josh Holt from University of Iowa, Dr. Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, and Dr. Tyler McDonald from University of South Alabama. Music by A. A. Aalto.

Listen now: http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/cqydn

06/13/2024

Check out this awesome video promoting our arts and casts program!

06/06/2024

New episode! This episode covers highlights from EPOSNA 2024, the combined meeting of POSNA and EPOS.

Your hosts are Tyler McDonald, MD from University of South Alabama, Jessica McQuerry, MD from University of Florida, Melissa Allen, MD, MS from Duke Health, and Breann Tisano, MD from Boston Children’s Hospital.

Listen now: https://ow.ly/tvw050Sa05Z

Tyler C. McDonald, MD

05/11/2024

We had a great combined Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) & European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society annual meeting at . Dr. Cutchen was involved with making videos with the Wellness Committee, I coordinated the with some great help from fellow PEMR Committee members, and presented some of our research at the trauma session. We also had our inaugural POSNA Pickleball Club game with Brielle Plost, MD and Allen Kamado (look forward to expanding our group at !)

05/05/2024

Had an amazing experience with Bayside Medical Missions last month spending a week at Fundacion La Vida in Ecuador on a pediatric orthopedic mission trip. This was my second year going and it was another fulfilling trip. Really enjoyed working with everyone and providing pediatric orthopedic care to children in need there.

04/30/2024

Check out this cool "Arts and Casts" program our very own peds ortho NP Amber Wicker started at our USA Pediatric Orthopaedic clinic - our patients can get their casts tricked out with some cool art! Very thankful for all the office staff that have helped support this.

USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

04/24/2024

Our division hosted a splinting workshop for our University of South Alabama medical students this week. We had some great looking splints!

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04/02/2024

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Tyler McDonald, M.D., is one such individual—a trusted pediatric orthopaedic surgeon whose journey is both inspiring and humbling.