If the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes – the plantar fascia – is inflamed, you could have heel pain that indicates plantar fasciitis. This occurs when too much stress is placed on the tissue, causing the development of tears. Plantar fasciitis is
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Treatments for Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, occurs mainly in the tendons of the forearm muscles which are attached to the outside of the elbow. It is an overuse injury that is caused by repeated elbow and wrist motions. The condition is characterized by pain on the outer side of the elbow, forearm, and wrist, and it
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A leading cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis. It is due to the wearing-down of the protective cartilage that prevents the bones in the knee from rubbing against each other. Without the cushion of protective cartilage, knee movement becomes painful. Knee arthritis causes constant pain without proper treatment. Let’s talk about some of the most
Read MorePatient Daniel Frank’s Personal Story
Thousands of people from across the state of Maryland have relied on Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) for comprehensive care. Some have turned to us for help with chronic pain issues; for others it’s been about getting treatment following traumatic injuries. Some of our patients are competitive athletes; some just want to be able
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