Same Personalized Care, Greater Access to Advanced Orthopaedic Services In 2013, 25 independent orthopaedic practices in Maryland and surrounding states joined together to create the largest group of orthopaedic surgeons in this region. With the growing pressure for practices like OACM to join up with large institutions and hospital systems, the development of the Centers for
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OACM Patient Portal is Your Personal, Online Connection
With our secure online portal, you can: Access your personal health information and medical records online, 24-hours a day View recent lab and other diagnostic test results Sign up for OACM email and text message reminders for upcoming appointments and scheduled procedures Request appointments Request prescription refills and referrals Complete patient forms Pay a bill
Read MorePhysical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Help Alleviate Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
According to Beth Kozera, there are a variety of factors that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome including: Genetics or a patient’s anatomical structure of the wrist Pregnancy, which causes increased inflammation in the body Sleeping with wrists in flexed position Repetitive work like typing and workstations that are not ergonomically set up Hand tool use-
Read MoreNew Surgical Technique Provides Relief for Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist is compressed. The carpal tunnel is located at the wrist on the palm side of the hand, just beneath the skin’s surface. When this nerve is compressed it results in a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including: Numbness and tingling in
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