Bone or joint fusion surgery, is called arthrodesis. It's performed to relieve arthritis pain in the ankles, wrists, fingers, thumbs, or spine. Read more here.
SACSCOC Accreditation. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees.
You are here. University of North Alabama (UNA) The University of North Alabama (UNA) is located in Florence, Lauderdale County. Founded as LaGrange College near Leighton, in 1830, it was the first state-chartered college in Alabama. Originally established by the Methodist Church, the school became a state-run institution in 1870.