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Walking Again After a Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can have disastrous effects on a person’s life because they can impact the body’s most basic functions. Depending on the severity of a spinal cord injury, patients may find themselves unable to walk. In situations like these, patients work with a variety of medical professionals to regain the ability to walk, so they can return to as much normal bodily function as possible.… Read More

Working with an Orthopedic Surgeon and Podiatrist

If you have an injury or problem with your foot, you may be trying to decide whether to see a podiatrist or an orthopedist. Perhaps your podiatrist recommended that you see an orthopedic surgeon for further treatment of your foot or ankle issues. Let’s talk about the similarities and the differences between these two fields of medicine:  What a Podiatrist Specializes In A podiatrist is a medical specialist who has education, training, and experience treating conditions, injuries, and disorders of the ankle and foot.… Read More

Advantages of Hip Arthroplasty

Hip arthroplasty (also known as a hip replacement surgery) is one of the most common joint surgeries performed every year. When the hip joint wears down, it can cause a lot of pain, weakness, and loss of quality of life. Doctors treat hip joint pain in a variety of ways, including with painkillers (both over-the-counter and prescription drugs), physical therapy, regenerative medicine techniques, and more.… Read More

What to expect from a joint replacement?

Joint replacement surgery is a common orthopedic procedure performed hundreds of thousands of times each year. It involves inserting prostheses (artificial pieces) in a joint when the natural joint can no longer function as it was originally intended. When Is a Joint Replacement Necessary? Joint replacement surgery becomes necessary when other treatment solutions no longer effectively work.… Read More

Does Weight Affect Knee Pain?

Knee pain makes movement – from heavy exercise to simply walking up stairs – a chore. And once the joint starts to wear down from chronic wear and tear, you expect pain even as you are sitting still, driving, or laying in bed.  There’s no doubt that being overweight or obese increases your risk for many health problems, including diabetes and heart disease, but you might not realize that even a few extra pounds can directly affect your knee pain.… 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.