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Treatments for ACL Tears

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most vulnerable knee ligament due to its placement out in front within the knee joint. This ligament functions to stabilize the knee while rotating and moving, and together with the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) it connects your femur (thighbone, or upper leg bone) to your tibia (shinbone, or lower leg bone).… Read More

Car Accidents: 3 Common Injuries

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of injury in the United States. If you were hurt in a car crash, your injuries are based on the force of the impact, your location inside the car, any physical intrusion of objects against or into your body, and whether or not you had your seat belt on.… Read More

Common Causes of Foot Pain

Whether it’s from sports, a long day at the office, or simply due to the wear and tear of everyday activities, our feet are prone to ailments and injury. Symptoms of painful feet can range from a sharp stabbing to a dull ache to open sores. If you spend a lot of time on your feet – and who doesn’t – you may be experiencing foot pain.… Read More

Materials Used in Implants

When a person has an injured or deteriorated bone or joint, but it is beyond repair by using the person’s own tissues, prostheses are surgically implanted to replace the bone or joint. These implants are used as orthopedic prosthetic devices, and most patients report that they feel as good as new once their body has adapted to the implant.… Read More

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome whose main symptom is musculoskeletal pain throughout the body. The patient is likely to also report fatigue and problems with mood, sleep, and memory. Scientists believe that fibromyalgia occurs when the patient’s brain overreacts to pain signals. For this reason, patients with fibromyalgia may also suffer from severe headaches, depression, and even TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders in the jaw.… Read More

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Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland in Baltimore, Catonsville, Columbia and Eldersburg serves the nearby communities of Annapolis, Washington DC and Montgomery County. Our orthopedic surgeons, podiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, and physical therapists specialize in arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, and onsite diagnostic imagery, outpatient surgery, and physical therapy rehabilitation providing pain relief from sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot pain, knee pain, hip replacement, shoulder impingement, cubital tunnel syndrome and more.