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.
Alabama State University (ASU) offers a wide range of education programs culminating in bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Students who graduate from ASU may pursue careers in a variety of industries, including education, government, non-profit management and research.