Why the Best:
Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Jr. is one of the well-known orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists in Birmingham, AL. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Lyle completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI). He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine and has over 29 years of experience. He specializes in knee, elbow, shoulder, and sports medicine. Dr. Lyle has expertise in arthroscopy and the treatment of sports-related injuries. He also specializes in the arthroscopic treatment of knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries. His research interest extends to treating ulnar collateral ligament injuries in the elbow of baseball players. He has presented papers and instructional courses for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, The International Society for Arthroscopy, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Knee Surgery on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) and the American Baseball Foundation (ABF).